Job Objective :
Lead and manage the end-to-end Procurement function across all categories, including Non-Food Materials, Agrochemicals, Fertilizers & Nutrients, and E-Commerce Back-End Procurement. Ensure achievement of procurement budgets, secure strategic supplier agreements, maintain supplier compliance, and support business operations through effective sourcing, supplier development, and continuous market benchmarking.
Key Responsibilities :
- strategic Leadership Lead and supervise the Procurement Team. Develop and implement the annual Procurement Strategy aligned with Supply Chain objectives.
- Establish procurement policies, procedures, workflows, and approval cycles.
- Ensure procurement activities support business growth and operational continuity.
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Oversee sourcing activities across all procurement categories.
- Lead tendering processes and supplier selection. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and long-term agreements. Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs). Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and budgets.
- Supplier Management & Compliance Develop and expand the supplier database. Qualify and evaluate suppliers. Ensure suppliers maintain all required legal and quality certifications. Coordinate supplier audits with QA.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
- Budgeting & Reporting Manage the annual procurement budget.
- Monitor procurement spending against approved budgets. Review Procurement Plan vs. Actual reports.
- Approve procurement performance reports. Analyze procurement performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Market Intelligence Monitor market trends. Attend supplier exhibitions and industry events. Identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities. Benchmark prices and procurement practices. Recommend innovative procurement solutions.
Qualifications ( No Compromise ) :
1- Technical Skills :
- Strong knowledge of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Advanced supplier sourcing, qualification, and vendor relationship management.
- Expertise in contract negotiation and contract lifecycle management. Strong understanding of procurement policies, governance, and compliance. Cost analysis, cost reduction, and value engineering techniques.
- Budget planning and procurement financial analysis. Inventory management principles and supply planning collaboration. Knowledge of supplier audit processes and quality management systems. Strong understanding of import/export procurement and international sourcing.
- Procurement risk assessment and business continuity planning
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive Procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Previous experience in Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Frozen Foods (IQF), Fresh Produce, Agribusiness, Food Packaging, or Export-Oriented Manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Proven experience managing procurement across multiple categories, including Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, Agrochemicals, Fertilizers, MRO, CAPEX, OPEX.
2-Leadership & Management Skills:
- Strategic thinking and business planning.
- Team leadership, coaching, and performance management.
- Decision-making under pressure. Cross-functional collaboration. Project management.
- Change management. Delegation and accountability. Conflict resolution.
- Resource planning and prioritization.
- Soft Skills Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Critical thinking.
- High attention to detail. Time management.
- Relationship building. Adaptability and resilience. Customer-oriented mindset. Continuous improvement mindset.
