Strategic Food Sourcing Specialist

Independent Food; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food procurement company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Sourcing Specialist. In this role, you will support procurement operations by managing suppliers for food ingredients and materials, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in sourcing processes and negotiations in the food sector. The position requires excellent analytical skills, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in procurement within the food or FMCG industries. Join us to drive successful sourcing initiatives while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within the food industry.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations like HACCP and FSMA.
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Conduct supplier research and qualifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

e-procurement tools

Job description

A leading food procurement company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Sourcing Specialist. In this role, you will support procurement operations by managing suppliers for food ingredients and materials, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in sourcing processes and negotiations in the food sector. The position requires excellent analytical skills, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in procurement within the food or FMCG industries. Join us to drive successful sourcing initiatives while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.