Procurement Manager-FMCG

The Bridge Associates; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager specializing in the FMCG and confectionery industry. The ideal candidate will possess extensive procurement experience and a proven track record of effective cost-saving initiatives. This role involves strong cross-functional collaboration with R&D and Quality Assurance teams to ensure timely and specification-aligned procurement of materials. Candidates should have experience in vendor development and negotiation, along with a deep understanding of market trends to forecast material availability and pricing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 –15 years of procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with local and international sourcing.
• Proven track record of cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local and international vendors.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies for raw materials.
• Drive cost-effective sourcing without compromising quality.

Skills

Vendor Development

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Job description

Co-Founder: The Bridge Associates | Headhunter | Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Specialist

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and resourceful Procurement Manager with a strong understanding of the FMCG and confectionery industry. The ideal candidate will have a fire in the belly to deliver results, lead cost-saving initiatives, and build strong supplier networks for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging. This role requires cross-functional collaboration, especially with the Quality, R&D, and Private Label clients to ensure timely, cost-effective, and specification-aligned procurement.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both local and international vendors; identify and onboard new reliable suppliers.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials.
• Collaborate closely with R&D and QA to ensure technical specifications.
• Drive cost effective sourcing strategies without compromising quality.
• Ensure timely availability of materials in alignment with production schedules and avoid stockouts.
• Lead cost negotiations to achieve maximum value without compromising on quality or service.
• Analyze and interpret market trends to forecast material availability, risks, and pricing fluctuations.
• Monitor vendor performance, adherence to SLAs, and compliance with contracts and specifications.
• Optimize packaging procurement, leveraging innovative and sustainable solutions that align with brand and client expectations.
• Work closely with finance and operations for budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ensure direct buying of ingredients from origin sources, wherever feasible, to gain cost advantages.
• Monitor market trends and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Support NPDs from procurement side.
• Engage with Private Label clients to understand their specific sourcing and vendor compliance needs and translate them into procurement actions.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, and compliance logs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 –15 years of procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing, or chocolate/snack industry in the UAE / Middle east.
• Familiarity with local and international sourcing.
• Proven track record of cost savings, vendor development, and negotiation.