Senior Purchase Executive / Senior Purchase Officer – Bearing Industry
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SMS Bearings FZCO is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Purchase Executive / Senior Purchase Officer with strong knowledge of the bearing industry, industrial spare parts, automotive bearings, and related products.
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Overview
SMS Bearings FZCO is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Purchase Executive / Senior Purchase Officer with strong knowledge of the bearing industry, industrial spare parts, automotive bearings, and related products.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE.
The ideal candidate must have 5 to 7 years of purchase/procurement experience and must be capable of sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, comparing prices, preparing purchase orders, and coordinating with local and international suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle purchase and procurement activities for bearings and related products.
- Source products from local and international suppliers.
- Identify reliable suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and trading partners.
- Request quotations and prepare price comparison reports.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and purchase conditions.
- Prepare and process purchase orders as per company requirements.
- Follow up with suppliers for order confirmation, shipment status, and delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with sales, warehouse, accounts, and logistics teams.
- Ensure purchased items match required specifications, bearing numbers, brands, and quality standards.
- Maintain supplier records, purchase documents, invoices, and related data.
- Monitor market prices, product availability, and supplier performance.
- Resolve supplier issues such as wrong items, delays, quality concerns, or price differences.
Product Knowledge Required
The candidate must have good knowledge of bearing industry products, including ball bearings, roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, pillow block bearings, automotive bearings, wheel hub bearings, industrial bearings, spark plugs, lubricants, greases, seals, O-rings, and bearing accessories.
Brand Knowledge Preferred
Practical knowledge of major brands will be an advantage, including SKF, JTEKT, NACHI, TIMKEN, NTN, NSK, GMB, BRISK, ILJIN, JAF, PBF, IJK, FAG, KBC, INA, and SMS Bearings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of purchase/procurement experience.
- Experience in the bearing industry, automotive spare parts, industrial spare parts, or mechanical products is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of local and international purchasing procedures.
- Ability to read and understand product codes, bearing numbers, part numbers, and technical specifications.
- Good negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
- Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel, ERP, or inventory management software.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple purchase requirements.
- Good command of English.
- Knowledge of Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu will be an added advantage.
Required Skills
Supplier sourcing, negotiation, bearing product knowledge, purchase order management, price comparison, cost control, vendor relationship management, inventory coordination, documentation, reporting, problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to work with deadlines.
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be offered based on experience, product knowledge, and industry expertise.
Benefits
will be provided as per company policy and UAE labor law.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their CV to:
- info@smsbearings.com
- **Subject Line: Application for Senior Purchase Executive – Bearing Industry**
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