Apparel Group

Executive - Purchase

Apparel Group  •  United Arab Emirates (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Objective:

Responsible for managing the complete procurement cycle to ensure high-quality materials and services are available to support smooth production flow. Involves supplier identification, negotiation, order management, and continuous monitoring of inventory levels to avoid shortages or delays. Plays a vital role in maintaining operational continuity through effective coordination with production, quality, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Procurement & Supplier Management

    • Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, consumables, spare parts, and required services.
    • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, andreliability.
    • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms to secure cost-effective andquality-focused supply agreements.
  2. Inventory & Material Planning

    • Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and coordinate with production for timely replenishment.
    • Conduct regular market research to track price trends, new materials, and alternative supplier options.
    • Ensure materials purchased meet required specifications through coordination with quality and engineering teams.
  3. Purchase Operations & Documentation

    • Issue purchase orders, track order status, and follow up with suppliers on timelines.
    • Resolve delivery discrepancies, delays, or quality-related issues promptly.
    • Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and documentation for audit readiness.
  4. Compliance, Coordination & Process Excellence

    • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and best practices.
    • Build strong internal relationships with production, engineering, and quality teams.
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes.

Desired Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in the same role or similar field.
      • Strong analytical and documentation capability.
      • Good computer knowledge including ERP and MS Office.
      • Strong negotiation skills and vendor relationship management.
      • Effective communication skills and a professional, friendly approach.
      • Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Apparel Group

About Apparel Group

Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff.

Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie’s Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
1996
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