Procurement Associate - F&B Sourcing

We are looking to hire a Procurement Associate - F&B Sourcing who will be responsible for supporting F&B sourcing activities, from purchase requisition to purchase order processing, for our client based in Dubai—which is one of the largest companies in the region.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable.

The role sits within the Procurement Department and reports directly to the Senior Manager - F&B.

We are looking for a passionate Procurement Associate who can effectively support F&B sourcing operations and contribute to process optimization efforts. You should also have experience in supplier evaluation, procurement operations, and cost management within the F&B industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize F&B sourcing activities to address business procurement priorities effectively.
• Support process optimization and standardization efforts to enhance the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in coordination with the finance team.
• Prepare RFQs under the guidance of the F&B & OS&E Sourcing Manager and oversee the tendering process for F&B sourcing projects.
• Evaluate suppliers and provide insights to the F&B & OS&E Sourcing Manager for selecting suppliers, particularly for routine, high-volume, low-value goods, and services.
• Assist the F&B & OS&E Sourcing Manager in supplier negotiations, contributing to cost-effective solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Analyze bid evaluations, cost assessments, price justifications, and supplier risk assessments, reporting findings to the F&B & OS&E Sourcing Manager.
• Act as the primary liaison to address supplier inquiries and stakeholder questions regarding F&B sourcing requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and liaise with suppliers throughout the contract lifecycle, including contract initiation, evaluation, selection, renewal, and termination.
• Update contractual terms and ensure their implementation, including blanket purchase agreements and additional contractual obligations such as insurance requirements.
• Create and maintain purchase agreements and catalogs to streamline touchless procurement operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, preferably within the F&B industry.
• Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing processes, including supplier evaluation and negotiations.
• Experience in managing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contract lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of cost assessment, bid evaluations, and supplier risk analysis.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and tools, including ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Availability:

• Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and provide us with your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and outline potential next steps.