SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As a Junior Purchaser, you will manage and execute day-to-day purchasing activities for Indirect Materials (IM) in accordance with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures. You will work closely with local stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement that supports the company’s business objectives.
This position reports to the Purchase & Planning Manager and is based in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Job Responsibilities
- Work closely with user departments to identify and plan purchasing needs for assigned Indirect Materials (IM) categories.
- Source and manage suppliers, support supplier audits, help implement global or regional agreements, and ensure purchasing activities follow Group Purchasing (GP) guidelines.
- Support negotiations and help put commercial agreements in place, then create, track, and follow up on purchase orders in Matrix according to approved contracts.
- Collaborate with GP category managers to support purchasing activities for Raw Materials, Packed Finished Goods, and Direct Packing Materials, including supplier performance, shortages, quality issues, and logistics requirements.
- Keep purchasing data accurate and up to date by supporting invoice checks, system updates, supplier payment follow-ups, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to the Purchasing Manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain or Business Administration
- Graduates with 0-3 years of experience in Purchasing
- Fluency in English – both verbally and written
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
The competencies we look for:
- Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
- Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
- Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
- Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
- Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
- Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
- Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd.
Contract Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
30.01.2026
WHO WE ARE
Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
Jotun Abu Dhabi Ltd., established in 1995, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, warehouse and more than 140 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in the UAE through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.
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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
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