Purchasing Executive

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As a Purchasing Executive, you will manage and execute operational purchasing activities for Indirect Materials (IM) in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures. Working closely with local stakeholders and GP, you will support the achievement of the company’s business targets.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and plan the requirement for designated IM categories based on close dialogue with relevant user departments.
• Source, select,negotiate and approve suppliers for designated IM categories in close cooperation with relevant user departments (including supplier audits and supplier evaluation when relevant)
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing trends, and market conditions to support continuous improvement initiatives. Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.           
• Ensure the best possible agreements for designated IM categories, according to the purchasing objectives, by following the Tactical Purchasing Process and utilizing relevant contract formats (including frame agreements, etc.). Implement and follow up global or regional agreements as and when relevant for the company.
• Place and follow up orders in Matrix based on agreements/contracts when relevant
• Execute invoice control in coordination with the finance department
• Maintain and analyze Spend Area Management reports to identify top spend categories, monitor procurement trends, and support cost optimization initiatives
• Report on agreed on KPIs to Purchasing Manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we offer:

• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development, both through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• A continuous focus on reinventing and innovating high-quality products.
• An international Corporate Culture founded on our four values; Care, Respect, Loyalty, and Boldness.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in  Business Administration, or any relevant field
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement, preferably within FMCG, paints, building materials, manufacturing, or similar industries
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis

Required Competencies:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination achieves high quality results.
• 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.
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints Qatar W.L.L.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

31.05.2026

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 Paints Qatar W.L.L., established in 1985, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a sales office, warehouse and a rapidly growing team, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Qatar 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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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!