Procurement Coordinator

Independent Food Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A UAE-based hospitality firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Coordinator to manage vendor relationships and streamline supply chain processes. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, tracking deliveries, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and experience in vendor management. This role is critical for supporting operational excellence across multiple business units in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and vendor management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to maintain supplier relationships.
• Experience with budget management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and prices.
• Conduct research on new products and suppliers.
• Collaborate with project teams on specifications.
• Manage procurement schedules and track deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Resolve purchasing and delivery issues.
• Implement strategies to minimize costs.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Contract negotiation

Market research

Budget management

Quality control

Job description

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE/KSA-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Parker’s, Somewhere, Shalwa, Kumo and Public.

We are currently seeking to hire an experienced Procurement Coordinator - UAE National, a pivotal team member responsible for managing vendor relationships and streamlining the supply chain process across our various business units. This role focuses on ensuring cost-effective purchasing, meticulous contract management, and the timely acquisition of goods and services to support our operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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