Procurement Coordinator

MDAR Food Company; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative hospitality company in the UAE is seeking experienced procurement coordinators to enhance their operations. This role involves developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing procurement schedules to ensure quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the F&B or Hospitality industry, bringing a strategic mindset to minimize costs while maximizing value. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating unique food concepts that foster community and connection.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in F&B or Hospitality.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate contracts.
• Conduct research to evaluate new products and market trends.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier Negotiation

Budget Management

Market Research

Quality Control

Job description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it's umbrella SALT, Switch, Parker's, Somewhere and Public.

We are looking for coordinators with experience in procurement, specifically from the F&B or Hospitality industry. Some of the key responsibilities would be as follows;

• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices
• Conducting research to identify and evaluate new products, suppliers and market trends
• Collaborating with project teams to understand project specifications and requirements
• Preparing and managing procurement schedules, tracking deliveries and ensuring quality control
• Managing budgets and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Resolving any issues or conflicts related to purchasing and delivery
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to minimize costs and maximize value
• Maintaining accurate records of all procurement activities and transactions
  
  

To be considered for this role, you will possess at least 3 years of experience, ideally within the UAE.