Procurement Manager

Alokozay AFG; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

Alokozay AFG in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, supplier relationships and the cost-effective acquisition of goods and services to support business operations.

You will develop procurement strategies, manage budgets, monitor KPIs and ensure compliance with policies and laws, while partnering with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Business Admin, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with procurement software and Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute procurement strategies to optimize sourcing, cost-efficiency, and risk management.
• Oversee supplier identification, due diligence, negotiations and contract management.
• Monitor market trends and benchmark suppliers for quality and value.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Forecast demand with cross-functional teams and align sourcing with business goals.
• Develop purchasing budgets, monitor KPIs and implement cost controls.
• Maintain procurement records and generate reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement strategy

Cost optimization

Spend analytics

Stakeholder management

Contract management

MS Office

Procurement software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted 2025-12-31 Vacancy No AG/PRE/DEC/2025/31 No of Vacancies 1 Contract Duration Permanent Country United Arab Emirates Department Administration

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to oversee and optimize our sourcing and supply chain activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services to support business operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute robust procurement policies and strategies to optimize sourcing, cost-efficiency, and risk management
• Oversee supplier identification, due diligence, negotiations, and end-to-end contract management to secure best-value agreements
• Continuously monitor market trends to proactively identify, assess, and benchmark new and existing suppliers for quality and value
• Ensure all procurement activities strictly adhere to company policies, compliance standards, and legal requirements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess procurement needs, forecast demand, and align sourcing strategies with business goals
• Develop and manage purchasing budgets, monitor key performance indicators, and implement cost-control initiatives
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date procurement records and generate regular reports for management review
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier performance management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 8+ years experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within the FMCG sector
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
• High attention to detail and organizational skills