2 524 Specialist jobs in Bahrain
Subject Matter Expert – Petrochemical
Posted 16 days ago
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Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Job Purpose
- An executive subject matter expert & consultant responsible for engaging and pursuing new business opportunities in Petrochemicals Sector.
- To take a lead in Petrochemicals business development in collaboration with stakeholders, e.g., YMA E&S BU, Regional sales members.
- To build rapport with Petrochemicals Customers, get insight into their emerged and/or potential issues, challenges and propose appropriate products/solutions, eventually bring mutual benefits for customers and Yokogawa.
- To proactively approach customers to know their business direction and investment plan and carry out sales activities from early stage so that Yokogawa could be advantageous to win those opportunities.
- To focus on Digitalization & Optimization opportunities in Petrochemicals ( Sector), which could be one of quickly growing areas, and collaborate with YMA’s solution team members to come up with the best solution.
- To educate YHQ/YMA/other regions’ sales and solution members on Petrochemicals as technical advisor and/or consultant
- To extend same service to similar applications in Refining & Petrochemicals.
- Bachelor’s Eng./Comp Science or minimum 10-14 years Petrochemicals industry experience in operations & /or in projects. In addition, minimum 5-7 years’ experience in business development, pre-sales, consultant, or engineering discipline
- Several years of experience in digital transformation or related fields, such as IT strategy, enterprise architecture, or management consulting
- Strong understanding of Petrochemicals Process, Optimization & latest digital technologies in this field (like data analysis, Robotics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning etc.)
- Strong understanding of energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change impacts
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical Stakeholders
- Experience managing cross-functional teams
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective digital transformation strategies
- Proven track record of success in driving revenue growth
- Must be willing and able to travel throughout the regional headquarters (Middle East & Africa)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders.
- Thorough Knowledge in Oil and Gas Domain
- Strong Knowledge of latest digitalization technologies & its use/impact on Petrochemicals Sector, IIOT concepts
- Knowledge on Latest’s market trend
- Understand Customer Needs & Pain Points
- Applies expertise to act as an authority to quickly identify and accurately articulate why a client does or does not want a change based on their business objectives and challenges.
- Adapts to changing goals/objectives, maintains focus on win-win goal,
- Keeps customer at center of sale, collaborates with customers, elevates partner insights, Uses common terminology.
- Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others to accurately identify and understand the key buying influences pertaining to an opportunity.
- Assesses buyer feelings about the proposed solution, secures a coach within the buyer organization to facilitate introductions and access, leverages a strategic coach to support the partner relationship.
- Identifies client-specific differentiators, connects solutions to client objectives,
- Software skills in data analysis, Charting & Power Point Presentations
- Develop and identifies Industry / application-wide Digital technologies suitable for business use.
- Creates an environment conductive to successful interaction and customer satisfaction.
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Subject Matter Expert - Oil & Gas Upstream
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Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Job Purpose
- An executive subject matter expert & consultant responsible for engaging and pursuing new business opportunities in Oil & Gas (Upstream) Sector.
- To take a lead in Oil & Gas (Upstream) business development in collaboration with stakeholders, e.g., YMA E&S BU, Regional sales members.
- To build rapport with Oil & Gas (Upstream) Customers, get insight into their emerged and/or potential issues, challenges and propose appropriate products/solutions, eventually bring mutual benefits for customers and Yokogawa.
- To proactively approach customers to know their business direction and investment plan and carry out sales activities from early stage so that Yokogawa could be advantageous to win those opportunities.
- To focus on Digitalization & Optimization opportunities in Oil & Gas (Upstream Sector), which could be one of quickly growing areas, and collaborate with YMA’s solution team members to come up with the best solution.
- To educate YHQ/YMA/other regions’ sales and solution members on Oil & Gas (Upstream) as technical advisor and/or consultant
- To extend same service to similar applications in Refining & Petrochemicals.
- Bachelor’s Eng./Comp Science or minimum 10 -15 years Oil & Gas industry experience in operations & /or in projects. In addition, minimum 5-7 years’ experience in business development, pre-sales, consultant, or engineering discipline
- Several years of experience in digital transformation or related fields, such as IT strategy, enterprise architecture, or management consulting
- Strong understanding of Oil & Gas Process, Optimization & latest digital technologies in this field (like data analysis, Robotics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning etc.
- Strong understanding of energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change impacts
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical Stakeholders
- Experience managing cross-functional teams
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective digital transformation strategies
- Proven track record of success in driving revenue growth
- Must be willing and able to travel throughout the regional headquarters (Middle East & Africa)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders.
- Thorough Knowledge in Oil and Gas Domain
- Strong Knowledge of latest digitalization technologies & its use/impact on Oil & Gas Sector, IIOT concepts
- Knowledge on Latest’s market trend
- Understand Customer Needs & Pain Points
- Applies expertise to act as an authority to quickly identify and accurately articulate why a client does or does not want a change based on their business objectives and challenges.
- Adapts to changing goals/objectives, maintains focus on win-win goal,
- Keeps customer at center of sale, collaborates with customers, elevates partner insights, Uses common terminology.
- Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others to accurately identify and understand the key buying influences pertaining to an opportunity.
- Assesses buyer feelings about the proposed solution, secures a coach within the buyer organization to facilitate introductions and access, leverages a strategic coach to support the partner relationship.
- Identifies client-specific differentiators, connects solutions to client objectives,
- Software skills in data analysis, Charting & Power Point Presentations
- Develop and identifies Industry / application-wide Digital technologies suitable for business use.
- Creates an environment conductive to successful interaction and customer satisfaction.
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#J-18808-LjbffrSubject Matter Expert – H2 / Renewable Energy
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Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About The Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Job Purpose
- The person should be working as domain subject matter expert guiding sales team to propose solutions to solve business challenges for customers of target RE/ Green Hydrogen customers. He should be able to support sales team for identifying opportunities, positioning the solution to customers. He should also support solution architect and execution team for detailed deployment of the solution. The person would report to Digital Solution Business Head and should work in close coordination with RE/ Green Hydrogen Solution Sales team / E&S RBO to prepare business plan and medium to long term strategy for software solutions for RE/ Green Hydrogen.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Formulate medium- and long-term strategy to develop software solution business for RE/ Green Hydrogen customers in line with Yokogawa available solutions and competence.
- Suggest new application developments for RE/ Green Hydrogen
- Demonstrate domain expertise by identifying and aligning with supporting partners to bridge product and solution gaps to make comprehensive solution.
- Develop KPI dashboard for potential RE/ Green Hydrogen customers (different applications)
SME’s Performance would be measured by following matrices
- Customer reach / penetration
- New Account development
- New solution development for existing RE accounts
- Business ideas which result in value creation for RE customers
- Order intake and profitability of the orders
Qualification And Experience
Education level
- Undergraduate/ Postgraduate engineering degree in related discipline (Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation). Process Data Analytics/ Business Management related additional qualification(s) would be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 10-15 years post qualification industrial experience. This shall be cover at least 10 years in Power industry, out of which of least 5 years shall be in Renewable Energy / Power Grid control (Solar PV, CSP, Wind, WTE, BESS, EMS for RE/ Hybrid grid, Smart Grid control/ Microgrid/ DERMS ). Experience should be of one or more of the below in nature:
- Operation /Maintenance/ Commissioning of RE/ Hybrid plants
- EPC
- Consultant/ Designer
- OEM
- RE Asset Health Monitoring/ Analytics
- DSO of RE assets
Competencies & Skills
- Good understanding of business drivers of RE industry
- Should be able to formulate KPI for each level of stake holders.
- Commercial acumen
- Presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
#J-18808-LjbffrRecruitment Specialist
Posted 1 day ago
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Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing Candidates: Proactively identify, engage, and attract high-quality candidates using a variety of channels including job boards, social media, networking, and recruitment agencies.
- Job Postings & Advertisements: Write clear, engaging, and accurate job de ions and post on various job boards and social media platforms.
- Candidate Screening & Interviewing: Review resumes, conduct phone screens, and coordinate in-person or virtual interviews with hiring managers.
- Talent Pool Management: Build and maintain a network of potential candidates for current and future job openings.
- Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand specific role requirements, team culture, and the ideal candidate profile.
- Candidate Evaluation: Assess candidates qualifications, experience, skills, and cultural fit with the company.
- Offer Negotiation: Extend job offers, negotiate terms, and ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
- Market Research & Strategy: Keep up-to-date with industry trends and labor market conditions to ensure recruitment strategies are effective and competitive.
- Recruitment Metrics & Reporting: Track key recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, etc.) and provide regular updates to HR leadership.
- Employer Branding: Represent the company positively in the market, ensuring a strong employer brand that attracts top talent.
- Proven experience as a Recruitment Specialist, Recruiter, or similar role.
- Familiarity with various recruitment tools, job boards, and HR software (e.g., Applicant Tracking Systems).
- Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
- In-depth knowledge of labor legislation and hiring practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while managing multiple roles simultaneously.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
- Experience with remote recruitment or in niche industries.
- Certification in HR (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP).
- Knowledge of diversity and inclusion recruitment practices.
IT Specialist
Posted 4 days ago
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We are looking for a results-oriented and hands-on IT Specialist to support our growing hospitality brands — Masso, Orangery, Circa, Lyra, and the Palmyard Hotel. This is a key role where you will ensure smooth, secure, and efficient IT operations across both our boutique hotel and award-winning restaurants.
Responsibilities- Provide IT support and systems management for hospitality operations with a focus on - and experience in - the hospitality sector.
- Maintain networks, hardware, software, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
- Manage security protocols, data backups, and system upgrades to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Proactively solve problems and communicate effectively with staff at all levels; organize and document IT processes.
- Train and support staff on IT systems to improve operational efficiency.
- Proven experience in IT support and systems management (hospitality sector experience mandatory).
- Strong knowledge of networks, hardware, software, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to manage security protocols, data backups, and system upgrades.
- A proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to train and support staff on IT systems.
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 30 days annual leave
- 13 days Public Holidays annually
- 1 day Birthday Leave
- Bi Annual Flights
- 40% staff discount across all brands
- 1 day weekly day off
- Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
- Pay: BD BD per month
- Location: Manama (Required)
- Is the salary offered within your expectations?
Marketing Specialist
Posted 4 days ago
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Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers.
Launched in Bahrain in 2019, Calo has since expanded to 7 countries, delivered millions of meals to customers, and launched its own Grab & Go Cafe concepts. We are on a noble mission to make healthy easy and have global ambitions.
Role OverviewWe are looking for a proactive, creative, and strategic Marketing Specialist who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about health and wellness. The ideal candidate will be a master of social media, campaign management, content creation, and project execution. They will have an eye for visuals, an ear for the right messaging, and the ability to transform ideas into campaigns that connect with people. The role also involves managing relationships with influencers to maximize reach and engagement.
Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and manage marketing campaigns across multiple channels (social media, CRM, email, digital ads)
- Create engaging content in both English and Arabic, ensuring messaging aligns with Calo’s brand and values
- Collaborate with designers to approve visuals, maintaining a consistent and appealing visual identity
- Generate creative ideas for marketing initiatives, campaigns, and activations that can go viral or create strong brand engagement
- Lead projects from ideation to execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met
- Manage influencer relationships, including onboarding, collaboration, performance tracking, and engagement strategies
- Monitor campaign performance and optimize based on data-driven insights
- Work cross-functionally with sales, product, and operations teams to align marketing strategies with business goals
- Foster a culture of innovation, bringing out-of-the-box thinking to everyday marketing challenges
- Advocate and communicate the Calo mission of making healthy easy in all marketing efforts
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
- Proven experience in B2C marketing, preferably in startups or tech
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Hands-on experience with social media campaigns, influencer collaborations, and digital ads
- Strong content creation skills with an eye for brand consistency
- Comfortable managing campaigns end-to-end, from ideation to execution
- Ability to analyze performance data and optimize for better results
- Creative thinker who stays up to date with trends and audience behavior
- Strong communicator and team player with a collaborative attitude
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused in fast-moving environments
- Positive, energetic, and passionate about health, wellness, and making healthy easy
IT Specialist
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Job Title: IT Specialist
Job Location: Manama, Bahrain
Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a cleared IT Specialist to join our team supporting the Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Navy Enterprise Network (ONE-Net) in Manama, Bahrain. ONE-Net provides equivalent secure end-to-end IT services to nearly 30,000 hardware devices and 45,000+ users across 82 locations within three OCONUS regions based out of Manama, Bahrain; Yokosuka, Japan; and Naples, Italy.
- Provide direct Tier II customer support and resolution for various hardware and software issues.
- Perform routine Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server system administrative functions to include account creations and modifications, Access Control List (ACL) modification, management of distribution and mail enabled security groups, shared mailbox permissions and mail management functions.
- Provide first line response and corrective actions to server anomalies
- Assist with the deployment of applicable Windows Server and Windows Desktop software utilizing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.
- Monitor and maintain security and integrity standards and controls.
- Perform and document applicable Defense Information Server Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) check and findings.
- Candidate will perform backup, file restoration and disaster recovery system utilizing COMMVAULT backup software.
- Utilize BMC Remedy IT Service Management software for incident management and documenting customer change requests.
- Assist with creation and content management of applicable standard operating procedures and supporting documentation
- Plan and Assist in the evaluation, testing and recommendation of hardware, software, and network configurations based on customer need.
- May be required to support after normal working hours systems outages and technical refreshes as required.
- Standard 40 hour work week, Sunday-Thursday
- Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
- Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
- Minimum of 4 years experience required.
- Must possess, an OEM network support certificiation. Eg; Microsoft Endpoint administrator-Associate-MEAA Cert (can obtain a 90 day waiver to obtain).
- Windows Server or Microsoft Exchange Server experience.
- Systems administrator experience.
- Fundamental IP/Networking skills.
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required.
- Virtual Server/VSphere Web Client experience
- IA Patching/SCM backup experience
- DISA STIG Implementation
- Experience rolling Mobile Devices into the Cloud
- Comm Vault/SCCM Experience
- Azure Systems Administration
- High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad-- whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
To Apply:We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: #jointracesystems
Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
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To develop, plan, manage and control the provision of procurement contracts & purchasing ensuring that the company’s contracts obligations are safeguarded and that business requirements are met in a cost effective and efficient manner. Ensure company business requirements are fulfilled from reliable sources by effective supplier selection and management.
MAIN DUTIES- Manage procurement processes from need identified by user, the invitation to RFQ/RFP, evaluation, recommendation, and negotiation; ensuring that the most competitive supplier is selected and the purchase/contract is finalized in optimized and timely manner.
- Identify and implement the required purchase and contracts to cover Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery.
- Ensure that purchases and contracts are including the BCP & DR requirements.
- Provide the link between the business and the function which ensures that the user needs are met and that contract and purchases are optimized.
- Negotiate prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings including, but not limited to long term pricing agreements on critical and repetitive commodities, utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
- Responsible for effective follow-up with suppliers and users as and when required. Analyze, negotiate and resolve disputes with suppliers. Actively manage the supplier relationships through communication and negotiation.
- Provide business logistics support to the user function via attendance at the user management team meetings.
- Act as an intermediate escalation point in all disputes with suppliers.
- Engage with the Legal department on all legal issues affecting contracts and purchasing including delivering the full set of inputs for the contract preparation and negotiations of terms and conditions with suppliers, and to ensure that formal contracts and purchasing documents are in line with the professional and legal requirements to protect the Company’s legal and contractual rights at all times, and to provide the required level of confidentiality so as to maintain a quality image of the company, both externally and internally.
- Report to the Legal department all cases of supplier’s breach of contract obligations, and jointly develop claims for reimbursement of liquidated damages and rectification of reported problems.
- Develop, plan, manage and control the contracting and purchasing activities while ensuring quality and quantity in accordance with established procedures and the agreed Service Level Agreement.
- Source, evaluate and pre-qualify suppliers in accordance with Company procedures.
- Provide and develop management information using the procurement system and other computer facilities.
- Carry out ad-hoc project work as directed, to meet users persistent and unplanned requirements.
- Develop and maintain a coherent supply chain and supplier strategy. Provide advice to GFG staff and management where required, on matters relating to contracts and purchasing and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization.
- Forecast demand, gather/receive historical demand information to identify any potential trends (e.g. seasonal trends), in liaison with users to acquire their procurement demand and requirements for the next year.
- Carry out supplier relationship management activities which include supplier prequalification and supplier performance measure.
- Develop sourcing strategy and identify procurement and logistics contingency plans. For the procurement contingency plan, outline secondary material sources and alternative purchasing methods (e.g. in case the purchasing system goes down, disaster recovery, market changes), by working closely with Business Continuity, Risk and Insurance departments to provide a disaster recovery plan and business continuity details such as back up suppliers, key procurement personnel, etc.
- Ensure that all purchase orders/contracts are duly processed and that associated purchase orders/contracts are properly constructed.
- Ensure all new suppliers have signed company standard non-disclosure agreement as to secure the confidentiality of company information.
- Ensure timely renewal of contracts and purchases.
- Ensure an efficient post-award administration of contracts and purchases, and of all related contractual documents (tender bonds, valid performance bonds and/or any other bank guarantees).
- Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities and prepare reports and updates as and when required.
- Monitor the implementation of contract obligations by suppliers and identify potential problems within Contracts & purchasing activities, delivery and project implementation delays. Analyze and implement corrective actions to limit the consequences of supplier’s failures and avoid repetition of such problems in the future.
- Review, manage and negotiate contracts/purchases of unlimited BD value to ensure jointly with the superior that the maximum benefits are achieved and that Company’s legal rights are protected and managed in a manner that presents a professional image of GFG.
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management, Supply chain or equivalent.
- Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing.
- A minimum of 7 years of procurement work experience.
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
#J-18808-LjbffrPurchasing Specialist
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- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price.
- Plan, forecast and report on sales and business performance, according to category requirements.
- Control Line or family budgets (Sales, Profitability and stocks).
- Maintain healthy stock turns, implementing ongoing liquidation plans for excess and dormant stocks to keep stock levels on targets.
- Maintain and implement purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate and implement advertising and promotional initiatives.
- Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives, and monitoring local competition.
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
- Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
- Attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences to network with potential suppliers.
- Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
- Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, etc.
- Tour the sales floor regularly, talking to sales associates and customers, and identifying or resolving urgent issues.
- Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
- Initiate cost adjustment claims and follow up with vendors to secure execution.
- Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distribution.
Arabic - Native / Mother Tongue
English - Good
Own a Car: Any
Have Driving License: Any
- Bachelor degree from a reputable university.
- Buying retail experience (Not less than two years in the same position).
- Arabic and English Proficiency.
- Strong computer skills.
- Age less than 30 years.