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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As Purchasing Executive, you will be responsible to manage and execute operational purchasing tasks as delegated by the Purchasing Manager in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures for Indirect Materials (IM) in close cooperation with local stakeholders and GP in support of the company’s business targets.

This position is based in Dubai and reports to the Purchasing Manager of Jotun UAE.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and plan the requirement for designated Indirect Materials (IM) categories based on close dialogue with relevant user departments.
• Source, select, and approve suppliers for designated IM categories in close cooperation with relevant user departments (including supplier audits when relevant)
• Support user departments in ensuring optimal IM specifications are in place.
• Ensure the best possible agreements for designated IM categories, according to the purchasing objectives, by following the Tactical Purchasing Process and utilizing relevant contract formats (including frame agreements, etc.)
• Implement and follow up global or regional agreements as and when relevant for the company.
• Place and follow up orders in Matrix based on agreements/contracts when relevant and execute invoice control according to company guidelines.
• Implement the Category Management Concept for selected IM categories.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in relevant field.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in Purchasing.
• Mechanical Engineering background is a plus.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

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.

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.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

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