Strategic Sourcing Lead – Food & Packaging

Independent Food; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials and ingredients. This role involves supplier negotiations, market analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal procurement practices. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in the food industry, strong knowledge of sourcing best practices, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The position offers a chance to drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food ingredients and raw materials sourcing.
• Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, SQF) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing plans for key categories.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier research.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing and quality.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

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

Tools

ERP (Ariba, Oracle)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading food company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials and ingredients. This role involves supplier negotiations, market analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal procurement practices. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in the food industry, strong knowledge of sourcing best practices, and excellent analytical and communication skills. The position offers a chance to drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and compliance.