Fresh Produce Purchaser | UAE Sourcing Expert

Fruitful Day; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitful Day in Dubai seeks an experienced Purchaser to own sourcing of fresh fruit, vegetables and perishables for UAE operations. You will negotiate with local suppliers, manage inventory and ensure quality and cost targets.

The role requires 3–5+ years in purchasing within fresh produce, strong UAE market knowledge, and a hands-on approach to supplier relationships and cost control.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of purchasing or buying experience, ideally within fresh produce, food distribution, catering, hospitality, supermarkets or foodservice.
• Strong existing knowledge of the UAE fruit and vegetable market.
• Established supplier relationships within the UAE fresh produce industry would be a significant advantage.
• Excellent negotiation skills and confidence discussing pricing and commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase fresh fruit and vegetables from local UAE suppliers, wholesalers, importers and markets.
• Identify the best available product based on quality, specification, seasonality, price and customer requirements.
• Purchase other food and perishable items required across Fruitful Day's operations as needed.
• Maintain strong knowledge of UAE market pricing, product availability, origins and seasonal changes.
• Proactively identify alternative suppliers and sourcing options to reduce dependency and improve buying power.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

ERP experience

Fresh produce knowledge

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Fruitful Day in Dubai seeks an experienced Purchaser to own sourcing of fresh fruit, vegetables and perishables for UAE operations. You will negotiate with local suppliers, manage inventory and ensure quality and cost targets.

The role requires 3–5+ years in purchasing within fresh produce, strong UAE market knowledge, and a hands-on approach to supplier relationships and cost control.