Senior Procurement Officer

Al Safadi Hospitality; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Safadi Hospitality in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement operations for our restaurant portfolio and central kitchen. The role focuses on supplier selection, cost optimization, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, compliant purchasing.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in procurement within F&B or hospitality, strong UAE market knowledge, and proven leadership in fast-paced multi-location environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business Administration).
• 7+ years in procurement, preferably in F&B/hospitality or food production.
• Strong knowledge of UAE supplier market, especially food products and packaging.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, controls, and inventory coordination.
• ERP experience; Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills and procurement reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities across restaurants and central kitchen operations.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance evaluations.
• Review requisitions, obtain quotations, perform analyses, and process POs.
• Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Central Kitchen, Inventory, Finance and Food Safety teams.
• Ensure purchased products meet quality standards and safety requirements.
• Identify procurement process improvements for efficiency and cost control.
• Support procurement planning, budgeting, reporting and supplier performance monitoring.
• Resolve supplier issues including delays, shortages, and pricing discrepancies.
• Mentor and guide junior procurement team members as needed.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Cost optimization

ERP systems

Excel

Contract management

Leadership

F&B procurement

Multi-location coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Al Safadi Hospitality is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Procurement Officer to join our Supply Chain team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement operations, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and cost optimization, preferably within the F&B or hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities across our restaurants and Central Kitchen operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance evaluations.
• Review purchase requisitions, obtain quotations, prepare comparative analyses, and process purchase orders.
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and product availability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Central Kitchen, Inventory, Finance, and Food Safety teams to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Ensure purchased products meet approved quality standards, specifications, and food safety requirements.
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost control.
• Support procurement planning, budgeting, reporting, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, shortages, quality concerns, and pricing discrepancies.
• Support and guide junior procurement team members when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the F&B, restaurant, hospitality, or food production industry.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE supplier market, particularly food products, ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, purchasing controls, and inventory coordination.
• Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, with the ability to independently manage procurement activities and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
• UAE procurement experience is strongly preferred.