Senior Beverage Procurement & Packaging Lead

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

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.