Senior Procurement Manager- Direct Materials FMCG
Antal International
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Craft and execute procurement strategies that align with the company's operational needs and financial objectives.
- Spearhead the implementation of best practices in procurement to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
- Present comprehensive reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and key metrics to senior management. Monitor supplier quality and performance, promptly addressing any issues that may arise.
- Conduct thorough market analysis to inform procurement decisions and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting product prices to support business strategy.
- Continuously evaluate the product market for potential new suppliers and innovative products.
- Execute cost-saving initiatives through negotiations, vendor development, and value engineering.
- Ensure adherence to reporting governance as a trading partner and optimize working capital through strategic credit terms negotiation.
- Minimize inefficiency costs by proactively managing documentation and shipment timelines.
- Maintain visibility across the value chain to anticipate upcoming orders and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand their procurement needs and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Foster seamless communication and collaboration between the procurement team and other departments.
- Lead the team to achieve the company's procurement objectives and ensure a timely and accurate procure-to-pay process.
- Master's degree in Business Administration or a relevant discipline.
- MCIPS Qualification.
- Native French/ Native English Speaker preferred however not mandatory.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 4 years of experience managing a team of buyers, specifically in sourcing direct materials such as food ingredients, packaging, or private label products in FMCG, retail, or trading industries.