Our Client is a multi- national food logistics and facilities provider. Our Client manages a number of large food distribution contracts within Afghanistan and is currently seeking an accomplished Buyer to ensure that products purchased give best value for money for our client and their customers.

The position is based in Dubai but the job holder will spent at least half of their time in Afghanistan.

The primary objectives that the successful candidate will be expected to achieve are to ensure that the procurement strategy advised by the Director of Purchasing is followed and executed with all suppliers. That regular benchmarking exercises are carried out as per contractual requirements and working proactively with individual customer departments to achieve better cost performances and get new sources listed by the relevant departments and finally managing / finalising purchasing agreements for all locally sourced products considering best value for money for our client and their customers.
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Knowledge and Skills:

Of graduate calibre, you will need to be an exceptional Purchasing / Buying Manager with your purchasing experience gained ideally in the retail or wholesale sector.

Experience of purchasing fresh produce, meat or seafood would be an ideal background.

You should be familiar with computer based stock, WMS and ERP systems.

Knowledge of HACCP and ISO 9000 standards would be extremely useful.

Superb business analytical, negotiation skills and good commercial acumen are essential supported by high personal energy levels and enthusiasm.

You should possess excellent communication skills in English and ideally one other language and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.

Superb inter-personal skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.

You will be resourceful with a flexible outlook, have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities and be able to fit in to an international dynamic and multi-cultural environment.

Finally you should possess a Drivers Licence and be PC / IT literate, particularly in Excel.

This is an outstanding challenge for an accomplished Buyer looking for something different. Whilst our Clients operation is somewhat unique they are in it for the long term and are looking for a minimum of 18 to 24 month?s commitment.

The basic salary is paid in US Dollars and is tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. In addition there is a bonus payable after 12 month?s service which is paid annually and is also paid in US Dollars and tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee.

Ex-Patriate employees will receive free accommodation both in Dubai and Afghanistan together with 30 days annual leave per year and medical insurance cover.

Ex-Patriate employees will also receive 1 paid return economy flight per year and Mobilization and De-Mobilization flights are also paid for by our client.