About this role
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the same role or similar field.
Other facts
About Apparel Group
Founded in 2012, R&B today is the fastest growing value fashion retailer in the GCC & India, offering latest fashion at affordable prices.
R&B currently has over 135 stores across the Middle East and India along with online shopping platform (www.randbfashion.com) for customer convenience in key markets. With the single aim of addressing the fashion needs of every individual customer in the family, offering them good quality at amazing value. R&B retails its own label of apparel for men, women and children along with footwear, accessories, cosmetics and household products.
R&B strives to bring the most dynamic offering of value fashion and merchandise, designed in-house and manufactured to stringent quality standards. While the fashion collection reflects the latest international trends, R&B ethos is in offering its customers a great variety to choose from.
The merchandise at R&B is regularly updated to ensure that it always delights customers with a fresh and new offering adding vibrancy to the store.
R&B is a part of the Apparel Group, the leading retail & hospitality conglomerate in the GCC & India. R&B is also part of the Apparel Group leading customer loyalty program in the region “Club Apparel” offering its members exclusive rewards & value upon shopping at participating group outlets.
What you'll do
- The Executive - Purchase is responsible for managing the complete procurement cycle, ensuring high-quality materials and services are available for production. This includes supplier management, inventory monitoring, and maintaining operational continuity through coordination with various teams.
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