Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The Company

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 46,000 employees servicing some 110,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.04 billion on sales of SAR 19.57 billion in 2023. For more details, please visit our website – www.almarai.com.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

The Role:

To complete in a timely manner low threshold and spot purchases up to SAR 150k PO values, using the established procurement procedures, for the spend categories (Direct, Packaging, Indirect, Capex, Marketing Support & Services) that have been assigned. To assist in meeting the needs of internal customers on a timely basis and extend the gained expertise to peers.

To be successful in this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in BA or a related field.
• 0-1 year or more experience in purchasing.
• Ability to speak, write and read English fluently.
• Competencies such as; Negotiation skills. Risk management. Supplier management. Market knowledge. Cost Analysis and Analytical skills. Contract management. Effective communication. Detail-oriented. Ethical practice. Lateral thinker. Decision-maker. Self-confident. Interested in business. Interested in foreign cultures/travel. Business acumen. Adaptable. Respectful of others. Discreet. Knowledge of other cultures and business practices.

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.