• Responsible for the effective procurement of assigned commodities.
• Managing sourcing projects from RFQ (Request for Quotation) to sample requesting, product qualification, packaging design and shipping.
• Managing relationship and performance of international suppliers.
Essential responsibilities:
• Conduct market research with marketing department, identify and develop new sourcing opportunities to increase sales.
• Setting quality standards, searching and assessing various suppliers who can meet these standards.
• Research and analyze the supply market, identify and pursue cost saving
opportunities
• Manage responsible sourcing projects from RFQ, sample qualification to order delivery, ensure the project is completed on time and on budget
• Oversee supplier performance in lead time, quality and pricing to ensure it is consistent with established goals and performance metrics
• Conduct price and contract negotiations with existing and new suppliers
• Develop performance metrics for supplier scorecard, coordinate and conduct supplier performance reviews.
Qualifications
• BS/BA in Engineering (electrical or mechanical), Business Administration or International Trade.
• Minimum 6 years work experience, preferably in sourcing, procurement or new product development
• Previous work experience in the lighting, wiring, home appliances or industrial products is highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate concrete and abstract ideas effectively using both oral and written means.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to take ownership of a project and effectively prioritize work to meet business requirements.
Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, plan and establish priorities to meet deadlines with good control and results.
• Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and as a member of cross-functional business team.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills required.
• Strong negotiating skills required.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills. Must use considerable judgment to adapt existing methods;
must be able to make decisions guided by precedent and within the limits of established policies.
• Highly analytical; ability to assess situations using statistical and qualitative analysis and make recommendations and/or decisions to meet business needs specifically.
• Flexible and well organized with a strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and/or other similar databases or software with an ability to adapt learning to incorporate new technology.
Brief Introduction about QUANTA:
QUANTA was established in 2005 as a provider of unique electric products to regional and local markets. The Dubai-based company has developed a trusted brand that is highly appreciated by consumers through serving their needs better than similar products available in the market.
QUANTA’s business model enables it to control and monitor the quality of its products starting from R&D phase, throughout manufacturing and ending up with marketing , sales, and after sales services. In addition to that, QUANTA successfully provides hundreds of diversified and comprehensive products within four main categories: Lighting, wiring, home appliances and industrial products making it a leading brand on regional and international levels. Coupled with warranty, distinguished after sale services, and thorough understanding of local and regional markets, QUANTA products became popular with a widespread customer loyalty.
More information at the website: www.quanta4me.com