Senior Procurement Executive

Alrais Enterprices Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-sector company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Procurement Executive to lead procurement activities within its F&B operations. The role involves managing supplier relationships and optimizing purchasing strategies to ensure quality sourcing of goods. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in hospitality procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The company promotes a dynamic and inclusive work environment, making it an excellent opportunity for proactive procurement professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in the hospitality or F&B industry.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiation and cost control.
• Solid knowledge of hospitality procurement standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for F&B items.
• Identify and manage supplier base for food products and hotel supplies.
• Negotiate contracts with local and international vendors.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Food safety regulations

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Hospitality Management

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Senior Procurement Executive - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About Us:

Alrais Holding is a leading multi-sector company committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to our collective success. We uphold high standards of employee relations and promote a culture of respect fairness and collaboration.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Executive (F&B) to lead procurement activities across our hospitality and food & beverage operations. This role plays a critical part in managing supplier relationships, optimizing purchasing strategies, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and quality-focused sourcing of goods—particularly perishable and non-perishable F&B items and hospitality supplies. You will work closely with culinary operations and finance teams to ensure that procurement decisions align with business needs and guest experience standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for F&B and hospitality-related items ensuring quality and consistency.
• Identify, evaluate and manage a reliable supplier base for food products, beverages, kitchen equipment, and hotel supplies.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing structures with local and international vendors.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and sourcing certifications (e.g. HACCP ISO).
• Monitor stock levels in coordination with stores and kitchen teams; forecast demand to minimize waste and shortages.
• Track orders, manage delivery timelines and resolve any supply chain issues proactively.
• Collaborate with chefs, outlet managers and purchasing teams to understand specific needs and seasonal requirements.
• Maintain and regularly audit procurement records, supplier databases and price lists.
• Analyze purchasing trends and prepare monthly cost and savings reports for management.
• Stay updated on F&B market trends, product innovations and supplier developments by attending industry expos and events.

Requirements:

• Minimum 35 years of procurement experience in the hospitality or F&B industry; experience with perishables is a strong advantage.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiation, strategic sourcing and cost control.
• Solid knowledge of hospitality procurement standards, food safety regulations and supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software (or similar).
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field.

If you're a proactive procurement professional with deep industry knowledge and a passion for driving value and efficiency in F&B operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Required Experience:

Senior IC