Leads support functions within the Handicrafts Division related to sourcing, production, administration, marketing, sales and general business development functions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Sources and develops new raw material with local and global suppliers, to ensure meeting the design requirements of the final products.
• Performs the local and global purchases of raw material and services in timely manner, to ensure meeting the planned delivery dates of the products.
• Tracks the status of purchases at all times, to ensure raw material is available for the production orders.
• Support department in research, administrative support and reporting functions.
• Maintain document control functions, databases, & customer relationship management.
• Support in operational functions including inventory management, purchasing, supplier management, translation, contracting, and recordkeeping.
• Communicate regularly with wholesalers and suppliers as required and escalate critical issues to the Operation Supervisor or cross-functional colleagues.
•  Liaise with other internal departments and stakeholders as required.

Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or any other related discipline;
• Strong English and Arabic language skills (written and spoken).
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Previous experience in procurement within retail or FMCG industry.