Procurement & Vendor Management Manager

F&B Company (Confidential); Bahrain; Sur place; BHD 18 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

F&B Company (Confidential) is seeking an experienced Procurement & Vendor Management Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier relationships and enhance procurement efficiency and cost control across the organization. The role requires deep expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiations and managing supplier performance, with a focus on delivering savings while maintaining quality.

Mandarin or additional languages are not required, but English proficiency is essential for

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience in trading, distribution, manufacturing, retail, F&B or similar operational businesses.
• Strong capabilities in sourcing, negotiation, vendor management and commercial contracts.
• Proven experience in procurement cost control and process improvement.
• Experience supervising or leading a procurement team preferred.
• ERP experience; SAP advantageous.
• Exposure to inventory, warehousing, logistics and planning advantageous.
• Strong English communication and negotiation skills; Arabic advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic sourcing, RFQs, supplier evaluation and negotiations.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Manage contracts, commercial terms and supplier commitments.
• Deliver procurement savings while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Assess supplier risks and ensure continuity of supply.
• Design, implement and continuously improve procurement processes, controls and governance.
• Coordinate with operational teams on purchasing requirements and supply priorities.
• Use ERP systems to maintain accurate procurement records and reporting.

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

A leading F&B company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Procurement & Vendor Management Manager to lead sourcing, strengthen supplier relationships and improve procurement efficiency and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, RFQs, supplier evaluation and negotiations.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Manage contracts, commercial terms and supplier commitments.
• Deliver procurement savings while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Assess supplier risks and ensure continuity of supply.
• Design, implement and continuously improve procurement processes, controls and governance.
• Coordinate with operational teams on purchasing requirements and supply priorities.
• Use ERP systems to maintain accurate procurement records and reporting.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience, preferably within trading, distribution, manufacturing, retail, F&B or similar operational businesses.
• Strong capabilities in sourcing, negotiation, vendor management and commercial contracts.
• Proven experience in procurement cost control and process improvement.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a procurement team is preferred.
• Good ERP experience; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to inventory, warehousing, logistics and planning is an advantage.
• Strong English communication and negotiation skills; Arabic is an advantage.

Broader Leadership Opportunity: Candidates with the capability to lead the full supply chain function may be considered for Department Head - Supply Chain, subject to experience and package alignment.