Overview
Ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect purchases to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations while achieving quality, cost, service, and working capital objectives.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Purchasing & Supply Continuity
- Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect purchases in accordance with approved procurement plans and business requirements.
- Convert material planning requirements into purchase orders while ensuring material availability and minimizing stock shortages or excess inventory.
- Monitor purchase order progress and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.
Supplier Management
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and consistent service levels.
- Monitor supplier performance against quality, delivery, responsiveness, and commercial commitments.
- Support supplier qualification and the identification of alternative sourcing opportunities to mitigate supply risks.
Commercial & Cost Management
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial conditions to optimize total procurement cost.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining required quality and service standards.
- Support annual supplier negotiations and contract renewals.
Market Intelligence
- Monitor local and international market trends, commodity prices, and supply conditions to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Assess market risks and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Planning, Production, Quality, Warehousing, Finance, and Logistics to ensure seamless supply chain execution.
- Support inventory optimization initiatives through effective purchasing decisions and supplier coordination.
Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegated authority limits, and company procedures.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP data.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Application Criteria
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Language: Excellent Command of English and Arabic Language.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Interpersonal Competencies: Excellent Negotiation Skills – Supplier Relationship Management – Strong Presentation Skills – Very Good Data Analysis and Reporting Skills – Analytical Thinking – Communication Skills.
Eligibility Criteria
- Seniority: A minimum of 1 year within current role.
- Experience Background: A minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement within an FMCG or manufacturing environment. | Experience in raw material and packaging procurement is preferred; Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing procurement cycles; Demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work with costs, pricing, inventory, and business data.
- Additional Qualifications: Flexibility in Shifts – Physical Endurance – Product Knowledge – Flexibility to Travel.
- Disciplinary Records: Clear Disciplinary Records.
- Performance Appraisal Results: Expectations Met.
- Reference Check: You are requested to inform your Line Manager about your application before submitting it – Your Line Manager’s transparent feedback on your performance and behavioral current status will be requested.
