Procurement Manager

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

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

Supplier Relationship and Contract Management

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

Inventory and Cost Control

1. 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.
2. Develop procurement budgets, track expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
3. Conduct price benchmarking and cost analyses to optimize purchasing costs and identify opportunities for savings.

Requirements:

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