Procurement Manager

Alliance International Consulting Firm; Business Bay; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Manager with extensive experience in sourcing raw materials like Wheat and CPO. The role encompasses developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and executing cost control measures. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a comprehensive understanding of commodity market dynamics, ready to travel as needed. This position offers a key opportunity to influence supply chain efficiencies and ensure quality procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years in raw materials procurement.
• In-depth understanding of commodity market trends.
• Strong negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for high-volume raw materials.
• Manage supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely availability of materials.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commodity purchasing experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in raw materials procurement, particularly with commodities such as Wheat, CPO, Crude Soya, and chemicals.
• Travel: Ready to travel Africa as and when required
• Skills:
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with commodity purchasing.
• In-depth understanding of commodity market trends and pricing.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent in excel skills

State: Dubai

Postal Code: 1099

Created Date: 2024-11-20

End Date: 2025-07-11

Experience: 8 - 10 year

Openings: 1

Primary Responsibilities :

Job Position: Procurement Manager/Supply Chain Managers

Vacancy – 3 positions

Place – Dubai

Industry Experience Requirement – Wheat Milling, Edible Oil Refinery, Saponification, Soap, Baby Diaper

Key Responsibilities:

Commodity Sourcing and Procurement

• Develop and execute procurement strategies specifically for high-volume raw materials, including Wheat, CPO, Crude Soya, and chemicals etc.
• Conduct market analysis to monitor trends, assess price fluctuations, and mitigate supply risks.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with reputable suppliers to ensure the reliability and quality of raw materials.

Supplier Relationship and Contract Management

• Manage the supplier selection process, emphasizing cost, quality, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate favourable contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-efficiency and secure supply commitments.
• Maintain long-term, productive relationships with key suppliers to support continuous production and ensure responsiveness to changing requirements.

Inventory and Cost Control

• Collaborate with the production and logistics teams to ensure raw materials are available in the right quantities and at the right times to meet production needs.
• Develop procurement budgets, track expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Conduct price benchmarking and cost analyses to optimize purchasing costs and identify opportunities for savings.

Experience Requirements:

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in raw materials procurement, particularly with commodities such as Wheat, CPO, Crude Soya, and chemicals.
• Travel: Ready to travel Africa as and when required
• Skills:
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with commodity purchasing.
• In-depth understanding of commodity market trends and pricing.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.