Procurement Manager

6 Degrees; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG distributor is seeking a Procurement Manager in Ras Al Khaimah. The role involves leading the Purchasing function, developing procurement strategies, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in direct procurement, preferably in the manufacturing or FMCG sector. This opportunity offers significant exposure to senior management and the chance to be part of ambitious expansion plans.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct procurement experience.
• Experience in a major manufacturing organisation, ideally in FMCG or packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Purchasing function of a new division.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Manage inventory and supplier relationships.
• Monitor performance and optimize costs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Our client is an international manufacturer and distributor of FMCG products across the Middle East and Africa. Representing some of the industry’s leading brands, they are a distributor of choice internationally and have enjoyed consistent year-on-year growth in recent times. They also produce private label and regional brands. Due to continued further department expansion, we are looking for a Procurement Manager with circa 3-5 years’ experience seeking an exciting opportunity to grow and develop with an organisation.

The role will focus on leading the Purchasing function of a new division in the business located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and be part of ambitious expansion plans, providing excellent exposure to senior personnel and challenging responsibilities. Key areas of focus include: Developing and Implementing Procurement Strategies, Inventory Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Risk Management, Performance Monitoring, and Cost Optimisation. You will be an outstanding communicator and negotiator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

To be considered for the role it is essential you have at least 3-5 years within direct Procurement ideally for a major manufacturing organisation, this could be within FMCG or packaging. Please note the location of the role, it is based on site in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. If you have the required background, please make sure to attach your CV to the application as solely sending your LinkedIn profile may result in not being considered, all applications are treated with complete confidentiality and are not forwarded to our client until candidates have been briefed.