Assistant Procurement Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Savings

Agthia Group PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food & Beverage company in Abu Dhabi is looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to optimize costs and manage supplier performance. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and sustainability goals. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 5–8 years of procurement experience in FMCG or related industries. Strong negotiation, analytical skills, and ERP proficiency are required.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Focus on continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably in FMCG/Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in cost optimization and supplier development.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost optimization and supplier performance management.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business needs.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, and Finance teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Category management

Supplier development

Cost optimization

ERP systems proficiency

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

A leading Food & Beverage company in Abu Dhabi is looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to optimize costs and manage supplier performance. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and sustainability goals. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 5–8 years of procurement experience in FMCG or related industries. Strong negotiation, analytical skills, and ERP proficiency are required.