Purchase Manager

Experience

5 - 7 years

Job location

Sohar - Oman

Education

Bachelors (Purchasing / Procurement)

Nationality

Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Omani

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 vacancy

Job description

Roles & responsibilities

• Manage procurement of goods from local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve cost efficiency and maximize rebates/other income.
• Secure supplier promotions, flyers, and campaigns to drive customer traffic.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and quality.

Compliance & regulations

• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with Omani laws, customs regulations, and import/export requirements.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting procurement and supply chain operations.

Inventory & stock control

• Monitor stock levels to ensure availability of fast-moving items.
• Track stock aging and plan clearance activities to reduce slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Implement replenishment strategies to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Coordinate with warehouse and retail teams to align purchasing with demand.

Market analysis

• Conduct regular market price surveys to benchmark costs and maintain competitive pricing.
• Analyze consumer trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.

Financial & reporting

• Track purchasing budgets, supplier rebates, and other income streams.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and cost savings achieved.

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of purchasing experience in retail or hypermarket operations.
• Mandatory experience in the local Oman market and supplier network.
• Strong knowledge of Omani trade laws, customs, and import/export regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, especially in securing supplier promotions and rebates.
• Analytical mindset with ability to conduct market surveys and interpret data.
• Proficiency in ERP and MS Office applications.

Employment type

Full time

Company industry

Retail

Department / functional area

Buying, Purchase, Procurement, Vendor Management

Keywords

Category Management, Vendor Management, Procurement Strategy, Head of Procurement, Procurement Lead, Sourcing Manager, Cost Analysis