Purchasing Coordinator

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible to execute and support operational purchasing tasks as delegated in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures for Raw Material (RM), Purchased Finished Goods (PFG), and Direct Packaging Material (PK) in close cooperation with local stakeholders and GP, enabling the company to achieve the desired delivery service to the customers. This position is based in Dubai and reports to the Purchasing Manager. Responsibilities:

• Assist in local purchasing tasks
• Align with internal stakeholders as relevant
• Assist in evaluating optimal logistics solutions to support a cost-effective flow of goods to and from the site.
• Assist in updating local parameters in Matrix as instructed
• Support supplier invoice control in line with company guidelines.
• Assist and support in tasks related to customs procedures and regulations
• Follow up and report on agreed KPIs
• Manage defined IM categories on delegation

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters Degree
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in Purchasing

Competencies:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.

POSITION INFORMATION Company: Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (L.L.C.)
Contract Type: Regular Time Type: Full time CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 25.06.2024 WHO WE ARE Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (LLC), established in 1974, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. Jotun’s business in the countries of Bahrain and Kuwait are also part of Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. and function as its branches. With a production facility, 3 warehouses and more than 400 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability. Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun. Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination. If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this. If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!