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Assistant Purchasing Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, uae with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
2
Typical experience
3+ years
In brief

A Assistant Purchasing Manager in the GCC region requires excel, powerpoint, word, communication, teamwork. Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Assistant Purchasing Manager earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Assistant Purchasing Manager. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
14,000
Median
21,000
75th percentile
30,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining cost
  • 02Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • 03Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
  • 04Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
  • 05Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
  • 06Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • 07Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
  • 08Administer online purchasing systems.
  • 09Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
  • 10Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
  • 11Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
  • 12Control purchasing department budgets.
Required qualifications
  • — organized, detail
  • — oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining cost
Education requirements
  • — MBA

Required skills

excelpowerpointwordcommunicationteamworknegotiationenglisherp

Preferred skills

procurementauditcompliancesafetyisohaccpReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematicsCritical Thinking

Tools & technologies

excelpowerpointerpAutomated purchase order softwareBottomline Technologies Bottomline Sprinter Purchasing ManagerBowen & Groves M1 ERPCorel ParadoxDatabase softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareEpicor Vantage ERPIBM Lotus NotesInfor Lawson Supply Chain ManagementInventory management softwareMaterials requirement planning MRP softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Dynamics

Hiring companies we see

  • AccorHotels
  • Hilton

Hired across

  • kuwait
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Assistant Purchasing Manager do in the GCC?

    A Assistant Purchasing Manager in the GCC performs core duties related to excel, powerpoint, word, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Assistant Purchasing Manager?

    Typically a MBA is required, with 3+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Assistant Purchasing Manager in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across kuwait, uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Assistant Purchasing Manager role?

    Key skills include excel, powerpoint, word, communication, teamwork, negotiation, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Assistant Purchasing Manager in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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