Procurement Executive

UFS Cargo and Clearing DMCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A food supply chain company in Dubai is looking for a Procurement Executive to oversee the procurement process for high-quality food products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to adapt to market trends. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in foodstuff supply and distribution procurement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills tailored to the food industry.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to food safety and quality assurance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with food suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of food supply chain management principles.
• Adaptability to changing market conditions in the food sector.
• Proactive in identifying cost-saving opportunities within food procurement.
• Experience in a similar procurement role within the food distribution industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies specifically for foodstuff supply and distribution.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers specializing in food products to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with food suppliers to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor market trends in the food industry to anticipate procurement needs and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand their specific food procurement requirements.
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and procurement policies.
• Maintain detailed records of procurement activities, supplier performance, and compliance audits.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of food products.
• Conduct regular assessments of supplier capabilities and market conditions.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior procurement staff on food procurement best practices.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills specific to food procurement

Proficiency in procurement software and tools relevant to food supply

Excellent communication skills for supplier negotiations and collaboration

Analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance in the food sector

Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance requirements

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Attention to detail for accurate procurement documentation in food supply

Problem-solving skills to address challenges in food procurement

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

The Procurement Executive is a vital position within the distribution and supply chain sector, specifically focusing on the foodstuff supply and distribution industries in Dubai, UAE. This role involves overseeing the procurement process to ensure that high-quality food products are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of food supply chains, supplier relationships, and market dynamics, enabling them to optimize procurement strategies tailored to the food distribution sector.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement procurement strategies specifically for foodstuff supply and distribution.
2. Identify and evaluate suppliers specializing in food products to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
3. Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with food suppliers to achieve cost savings.
4. Monitor market trends in the food industry to anticipate procurement needs and opportunities.
5. Collaborate with internal teams to understand their specific food procurement requirements.
6. Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and procurement policies.
7. Maintain detailed records of procurement activities, supplier performance, and compliance audits.
8. Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of food products.
9. Conduct regular assessments of supplier capabilities and market conditions to optimize sourcing decisions.
10. Provide training and mentorship to junior procurement staff on food procurement best practices.

Preferred Candidate:

1. Proven experience in foodstuff supply and distribution procurement.
2. Strong negotiation and communication skills tailored to the food industry.
3. Detail-oriented with a commitment to food safety and quality assurance.
4. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
5. Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office applications.
6. Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with food suppliers.
7. In-depth knowledge of food supply chain management principles.
8. Adaptability to changing market conditions in the food sector.
9. Proactive in identifying cost-saving opportunities within food procurement.
10. Experience in a similar procurement role within the food distribution industry.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills specific to food procurement.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools relevant to food supply.
• Excellent communication skills for supplier negotiations and collaboration.
• Analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance in the food sector.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail for accurate procurement documentation in food supply.
• Problem-solving skills to address challenges in food procurement.