Purchasing Logistics Specialist

The Role

1. Procurement & Supplier Management

• Supplier Coordination: Manage relationships with multiple local and international suppliers.
• Multi-Portal Ordering: Place and track orders across different supplier portals and systems.
• Commercial Negotiation: Support negotiations on pricing, lead times, MOQs, and delivery terms.

2. Forecasting, Planning & Inventory Control

• Demand Forecasting: Forecast demand based on sales trends, seasonality, and business growth.
• Planning: Plan procurement cycles to avoid stockouts and overstocking.
• Lead Time Management: Account for supplier lead times, shipping timelines, and contingencies.

3. Operational Excellence & Coordination

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Finance to align purchasing with commercial needs.
• Documentation: Ensure POs, confirmations, delivery notes, and invoices are accurate and properly recorded.
• Process Improvement: Improve procurement workflows, approvals, and reporting.

4. Compliance & Cost Control

• Cost Management: Monitor landed costs, pricing variances, and budget adherence.
• Compliance: Ensure purchasing aligns with internal policies and supplier agreements.
• Risk Management: Identify supply risks and maintain contingency sourcing plans.

Experience

Forecasting & Planning

• Strong experience in demand forecasting, supply planning, and lead time management.
• Commercial Skills Comfortable with pricing discussions, MOQs, and supplier negotiations.
• Operations Experience coordinating with warehouse and finance on stock, GRNs, and invoicing
• Communication Strong English communication; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of the Dubai Municipality Portal, including:
• Food item registration
• Food label assessment
• Import and export request creation (food & non-food)
• Hands-on experience in handling freight forwarders for both import and export shipments.
• Solid understanding of customs procedures, documentation, and clearance processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Commercial Mindset: Strong understanding of cost drivers, landed cost, and margin impact.
• Planning & Organisation: Ability to plan purchases well in advance and manage competing priorities.
• Multi-System Fluency: Comfortable switching between supplier portals and internal systems daily.
• Risk Management: Proactive identification of supply risks and contingency planning.
• Stakeholder Management: Clear communication with internal teams and external suppliers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to lead and shape the procurement function within a growing business
• Exposure to a broad supplier base and international brands
• Collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams (Sales, Warehouse, Finance)
• Career growth and development within Euro Coffee