Junior Purchaser ( Emiratization MEIA Graduate Program)

Teaching
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
October 2, 2023

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SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Job Summary
Manage and execute operational purchasing tasks in line with Group Purchasing policies, principles, guidelines and procedures for Indirect Materials in close cooperation with local stakeholders, in support of the company’s business targets.

MEIA Graduate Program
This program aims at developing local talents through in-depth assessment and development plan with coach assigned and 1 to 3 months assignment to other Jotun unit to learn best practices. This is a full-time job based in Jotun Abu Dhabi Office.

Job Responsibilities

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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for someone who:

  • Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
  • Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
  • Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
  • Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
  • Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
  • Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

Candidate specifications:

– Emarati national as part of the Emiratization Program ( Government Initiative)

– Fresh graduates with 0-3 years of experience in Purchasing field

– Bachelor’s Degree preferably in supply chain or Business Adminsitration

– Good verbal and written communication in English language

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

14.03.2023

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 Care, Loyalty, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd., established in 1995, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, warehouse and more than 140 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the UAE 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.

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