Senior Buyer – Raw Materials

Grow with Agthia – For the Better

Agthia Group is one of the region’s leading Food & Beverage companies, with a growing international footprint. We are a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and part of ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies.

Rooted in Abu Dhabi since 1978, we've grown into a global presence, operating in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan. We’ve built a diverse portfolio of over 35 market-leading brands across Water & Food, Snacking, Protein & Frozen, and Agri-Business – touching the lives of millions of consumers in more than 65 global markets. With sustainability at the core of our innovations, we’ve pioneered several world-first products, setting new benchmarks in industry and meeting the evolving needs of communities worldwide.

Over 12,000 people from more than 67 nationalities are at the heart of shaping our purpose-driven future, supported by an agile environment which encourages collaboration, creativity, and the freedom to make a real difference. With a competitive benefits package, genuine opportunities to advance, and a focus on continuous learning and development, we’re committed to supporting your growth as we work together to deliver excellence “For the Better.”

Role Purpose:

The Senior Buyer – Raw Materials to lead the sourcing and procurement of commodities including cocoa-related materials, nuts, dairy products, sugar, edible oil and substitutes, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and strong supplier partnerships. This role will play a key part in delivering sourcing strategies and supporting the business through effective commercial and supply decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for related raw materials
• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies in line with business needs
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract execution to ensure best value, quality, and reliability
• Monitor market trends, pricing movements, crop developments, and supply risks to support proactive decision-making
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, and risk mitigation across the responsible portfolio
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth material planning and continuity of supply
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual terms, and sustainability requirements
• Identify opportunities for supplier development, process improvement, and procurement excellence

Experience

• Proven experience in direct procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally within agricultural commodities, cocoa, oil, dairy products and/or food ingredients
• Good understanding of commodity markets, pricing mechanisms, and supply dynamics
• Experience managing contracts, supply risks, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment

Functional Knowledge

• Experience in cocoa, chocolate, confectionery, or broader food ingredients categories such as dairy, nuts, oils
• Exposure to international sourcing and supplier markets
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement tools

Join us and be part of a team that's not just shaping the future of food and beverage but also making a meaningful impact on the world. Together, let's grow 'For the Better.'