Purchase Administrator

About the role

The Purchase Administrator will support IFFCO Group’s procurement function by managing day‑to‑day purchasing activities, ensuring timely sourcing, negotiation and acquisition of materials required for our FMCG operations.

Key responsibilities

• Source, negotiate and purchase materials in line with approved purchase requests.
• Evaluate vendor quotations against technical and commercial specifications.
• Maintain compliance with the purchasing policy for all transactions.
• Manage vendor relationships, including shipment clearance and issue resolution (supply, quality, service, invoicing).
• Assess supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost criteria.
• Improve supply efficiency by coordinating schedules, deadlines and delivery dates.
• Perform any other ad‑hoc duties assigned by management.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience in a large FMCG company.
• Knowledge of MOCCAE purchasing requirements is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, collaboration and teamwork competencies.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Oracle ERP
• SAP ERP

What we offer

• Recognition as a Great Place to Work® in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Opportunities for personal and career growth within a multinational conglomerate.
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and empowerment.