Procurement Specialist – Food Ingredients

The Procurement Specialist – Food Ingredients manages sourcing and purchasing activities to secure the ingredients and related goods required by the business at the right quality, cost, and time. The role evaluates suppliers, coordinates purchase orders, negotiates terms, and works with internal teams to support predictable supply and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential suppliers and negotiate commercial terms that support business requirements.
• Build vendor relationships and assess supplier performance, reliability, and suitability.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in line with established procedures.
• Check order quantities, descriptions, prices, and delivery dates for accuracy.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms while working within cost and budget targets.
• Review supplier agreements and coordinate with relevant stakeholders before commitments are finalised.
• Follow up on deliveries and resolve issues that could affect ingredient availability.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Relevant procurement or purchasing experience; food-ingredient exposure is appropriate for this role.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor-management skills.
• Understanding of purchase orders, delivery timelines, contract terms, and cost control.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and manage several purchasing priorities.
• Specific academic qualifications or minimum years were not stated in the details available.

Relevant Skills

• Supplier sourcing and purchase-order management.
• Cost negotiation, contract review, and delivery follow-up.
• Analytical thinking, organisation, and stakeholder communication.

Employment Details

This is a full-time opportunity based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate should follow the procedures relevant to the position, keep required records accurate, and coordinate professionally with colleagues and supervisors. Salary and any additional contractual terms should be confirmed during recruitment; no salary figure is added here because a verified amount was not available.

Working Approach

The role also calls for reliable follow-through, professional communication, accurate records, and a practical approach to resolving day-to-day issues. The employee is expected to work cooperatively with colleagues, share important updates with the relevant supervisor, and maintain service, safety, and quality standards as business priorities change. Applicants should make their relevant experience, licences, technical knowledge, and examples of work clear when discussing their suitability for the position.