Purchasing Specialist - Ras Al Khaimah

Purchasing Specialist

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Knauf GCC could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 96 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf GCC is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 96 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ras Al Khaimah as a Purchasing Specialist.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

Purchasing Specialist

Manage procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationships, to ensure timely and cost-effective materials and services for GCC operations. Oversee purchasing transactions, ensure compliance with preferred suppliers, support contract management, and drive process improvements for greater efficiency.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, essential goods and services such as professional services, facility management, IT equipment, office supplies to support head office and production plant requirements.
• Execute all incoming RFQ’s within an acceptable timeframe within the Procurement tool.
• Executing purchasing process via SAP in accordance with the Procurement Procedure and KPIs.
• Constant follow up with all suppliers for status of goods/services and arrange for delivery.
• Creating action plans together with Procurement for suppliers by making periodic supplier evaluations.
• Carrying out the return process of materials that do not meet the quality conditions.
• Developing purchasing strategies and supplier pool.
• Constant collaboration with all internal stakeholders’ updates progress of Purchase orders.
• Follow up with internal departments for receipt and goods, MIGO and close out all Purchase orders.
• Together with Procurement mange supplier claims and close out in a timely manner.
• Taking an active role in continuous improvement projects.
• Contributing to the preparation of annual operational and investment budgets.
  
  

What We’d Love For You To Have

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours, and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Degree in relevant Procurement/Purchasing field.
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Procurement functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into high-level analysis.
• Experience in process improvement and Project Management.
• Proficient in standard Procurement software and SAP.
• Excel Proficiency.
• Strong understanding of market and industry trends, organizational objectives and supplier capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  
  

We’ll Provide

• A competitive salary
• Benefits
  
  

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 10 working days.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.

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