Procurement Manager - F&B

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager for a high-growth beverage manufacturer in the UAE. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement processes, develop category strategies, and ensure compliance with various standards. Ideal applicants will have over 10 years of experience in FMCG manufacturing, proven sourcing wins, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers an attractive compensation package.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement within FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven experience in beverage ingredients and packaging sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement for ingredients and packaging.
• Develop category strategies and manage supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and other standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier governance

Market intelligence

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership and coaching

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Supply Chain

Master's in Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is hiring a seasoned Procurement Manager for a high-growth manufacturer in the beverages ecosystem. Your mission: lock in the right suppliers, the right materials, at the right cost - without breaking production flow.

What you'll drive:

• Own end-to-end procurement for ingredients, packaging, and finished goods: sourcing, RFx, cost analysis, contracting, and supplier performance.
• Category strategies for core inputs (sweeteners, concentrates/flavours, stabilizers, dairy/alt-dairy inputs, water treatment chemicals) and primary/secondary packaging (aseptic cartons, PET/HDPE, glass, caps/closures, shrink, labels, pallets).
• Cost + continuity: build multi-sourcing, hedging/indexation where relevant, and risk playbooks for seasonality, commodity swings, FX, and logistics disruptions.
• S&OP alignment: partner with Supply Chain, Production, Planning, R&D and Quality to match buys with demand signals, NPD timelines, and shelf-life constraints.
• Supplier excellence: qualify, audit, and develop vendors; implement QBRs with KPIs on OTIF, quality PPM, cost savings, and innovation.
• Market intelligence: track commodity indices, resin and paper trends, freight lanes, duties, and regulatory shifts; convert insights into action.
• Team leadership: coach buyers/category leads; standardize playbooks, drive compliance, and raise the bar on analytics.
• Standards & compliance: ensure alignment with HACCP, ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, BRCGS, Halal (and where applicable SFDA/ESMA/FSSAI) across suppliers and materials.

Requirements

• 10+ years in procurement within Beverages/Dairy/Alt-Dairy/RTD or adjacent FMCG manufacturing with similar inputs and packaging complexity.
• Proven wins in beverage ingredients and packaging sourcing (aseptic/PET/HDPE/glass; closures & labels).
• Strong grasp of manufacturing realities: line changeovers, MOQ/MFQ, yields, spoilage, shelf-life, cold-chain, and hygiene zones.
• A-grade negotiation, should-costing, TCO thinking, and supplier governance.
• Fluent with ERP (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics), e-sourcing suites, and advanced Excel/Power BI.
• Comfortable operating under pressure, managing priorities across plants, SKUs, and launches.
• Bachelor's in Business/Supply Chain; Master's in Supply Chain/Procurement preferred.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package

Apply now - send your resume and a brief on your top three sourcing wins (category, % impact, and how you achieved it).