Category Purchasing Specialist - Based Kuwait

Summary

Tax free: £40k-£45k plus package | Food Buyers with specific purchasing Category Specialisms in either dairy, poultry, bakery, grain, packaging or logistics are sought to work with progressive retail operations in Middle East.

Job Description

These procurement roles would be based in Kuwait - except the Category Purchaser, Logistics, which is in Dubai - and come with full tax-free salary/packages along with comprehensive ex-pat benefits including accommodation.

As an experienced buyer of a particular product category (either dairy, poultry, bakery, grain, packaging or logistics) you will have a comprehensive insight into all aspects of your category. This will enable you to add real value commercially in your capacity as a 'Category Champion' by guiding the business strategically, as well as tactically. You will need to demonstrate a good understanding of consumer needs too, by keeping up to date with market trends and be able to react to changes in demand as this is a key element of these roles.

Your remit will include sourcing and developing key suppliers globally who will bring innovation and cost - value to your category. This will entail close liaison with a number of internal stakeholders including the Technical, Product Development and Supply Chain teams, to ensure relevant technical specifications and delivery requirements are met.

In addition to being an experienced buyer in one of the aforementioned categories, you will be, ideally, CIPS qualified with a breadth of knowledge of a range of buying and reporting systems, and excellent negotiation skills. A track record of adding value to the bottom line though cost saving initiatives is also sought.

These roles afford a considerable amount of responsibility and autonomy in what is a busy and highly successful business that is rapidly growing across the Middle East and into Africa, Europe and Asia.

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