Responsibilities

• Lead daily procurement activities for ingredients, packaging materials, and machinery components from local and international suppliers.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and consistent quality standards.
• Coordinate with Production and Warehouse teams to forecast material requirements, prevent production downtime, and minimize excess inventory.
• Monitor food commodity and packaging market trends, conduct cost analyses, and implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
• Ensure supplier compliance with JFDA requirements, HACCP principles, ISO standards, and internal food safety specifications.
• Oversee the issuance, tracking, reconciliation, and documentation of purchase orders through the company s ERP system.
• Coordinate inbound logistics, customs clearance, and supplier performance reporting, including lead times, defect rates, and cost variances.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of procurement experience, including proven experience within food production or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of raw material sourcing, supplier qualification, inventory planning, logistics, and customs clearance processes.
• Practical understanding of JFDA regulations, HACCP principles, ISO standards, and food safety requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, purchase order management, cost analysis, and procurement performance reporting.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Fluent Arabic and good written and spoken English.