532 Sourcing Manager jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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Job Overview / Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to optimize the supply chain for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and services within the food industry. This role requires a strong understanding of the food sector, supplier markets, cost drivers, and quality standards. The manager will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cost-effective procurement, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation aligned with company goals.

Job Overview / Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to optimize the supply chain for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and services within the food industry. This role requires a strong understanding of the food sector, supplier markets, cost drivers, and quality standards. The manager will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cost-effective procurement, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation aligned with company goals.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories including raw materials, commodities, ingredients, packaging, and indirect materials, with cost reduction and cash release targets.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier research to identify sourcing opportunities, risks, and innovations in the food supply chain.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms, including pricing, quality, delivery, and sustainability commitments.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing strategic suppliers to ensure continuity and improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance & Control teams, Operations, Chefs, and Regulatory teams to align sourcing strategies with product specifications, compliance requirements and market constraints.
• Monitor supplier performance & relationship using KPIs and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects without compromising quality and safety standards.
• Prepare and present regular reports on sourcing activities, savings, and market trends to higher management.
• Develop suppliers' innovation capabilities across the region – work on regionalizing our supply base
• Support sustainability and corporate social responsibility goals by integrating environmentally responsible sourcing practices.
• Keep up to date with food industry trends, regulations, and innovations impacting sourcing decisions.
• Contribute to INDPT employee development & engagement through on boarding them in all transformational projects and breakthrough process
• Led Procurement Business Continuity Process across key countries like the U.A.E and K.S.A
  

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within the food industry and / or more generally within the FMCG sector.
• Strong knowledge of food ingredients, raw materials sourcing, packaging, and related supply markets.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation, cost management, and contract development.
• Familiarity with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC, SQF) and regulatory compliance are an advantage.
• Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in ERP (Ariba, Oracle,.) and e-procurement tools
• Language: Perfect English, additional language is a plus
  

• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Drive For Results
• Strategic Agility
• Business Acumen
• Comfort around Higher Management
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Motivating others

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain
• IndustriesFood and Beverage Services

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• Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels. Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement. Manage claims. Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc. This may also include purchasing activities.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
  

• Min. bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical or Electronic.
• Strong negotiations skills
• Experience in cost negotiation and supply chain optimization.
• Strong verbal and written skills in English, Arabic and French will be an asset.
• Strong understanding of contractual terms and conditions,
• Min 5 years of experience in sourcing, knowledge about HV Grid equipment’s is preferable
• Proficiency in office IT suite (excel, word and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with GEV standard commodities taxonomy
• Data Analytics and report-outs experience
• Knowledge of SAP – MM Module
• GEV Supplier Management tools knowledge is a plus, for example Supplier Connect, Oscar, Comply Works, FIORI, SAP Altais is a plus
• Prior experience of localization projects leadership/implementation is a plus
  

• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Ability to coordinate several supply chain activities simultaneously.
• Customer oriented and able to operate effectively in a high-pressure environment and pressing customer deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external subcontractor / supplier.
• Enthusiastic, with a drive for results.
  

Our Procurement and Logistics team focuses on aircraft services as well as general supplies. They negotiate contracts with external suppliers and find ways to reduce costs. Our staff are dedicated professionals who enjoy the challenge of improving productivity, boosting quality, and optimizing processes.

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee procurement events and contracts to meet business operational needs in line with established policies and procedures. Ensure efficient delivery of maximum value while providing account management services to designated stakeholders. Utilise best practice procurement techniques to achieve the lowest cost of ownership and meet agreed service levels. The Supply Chain Manager will be specialised in sourcing for assigned categories.

• Contribute to defining and implementing category strategies and plans by applying deep market insights and subject matter expertise specific to your geographic or category area. Use routine spend and market analysis, along with ongoing assessment of current market conditions, to inform and refine the strategy. Develop and implement strategies to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership for acquisition of capital, goods, or service items.
• Engage with all relevant stakeholders as required to develop a detailed understanding of business strategic objectives and ongoing requirements. Provide expert advice to customer departments during product design phase to optimise value for money.
• Plan and manage ongoing sourcing events to ensure timely, effective and efficient delivery of business requirements in line with best practice and established policies.
• Develop and maintain a work programme of contracts due for negotiation to ensure appropriate continuity of supply before any contracts expire, proactively identifying opportunities for cost improvement.
• Manage the full sourcing cycle, including strategy development, supplier pre-qualification and evaluation, tender preparation, evaluation of responses, negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract finalization to meet business requirements and as per company standards.
• Ensure that all projects, tenders, recommendation to award documentation, procurement contributions and contracts are maintained and updated systematically in systems to provide continuous project management, accurate reporting and appropriate escalation of issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Champion the adoption and optimisation of procurement systems to streamline processes and improve data transparency and accuracy.
• Ensure robust implementation and handover of all contracts and orders to support smooth transactional processes through purchase-to-pay solutions.
• Prepare recommendations to award, contracts and orders and ensure approvals in adherence to established policies and procedures. Assess and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks within sourcing events at all stages of the process.
• Execute and support other activities, roles, responsibilities, or tasks as directed by line management or as required by the organisation to meet business needs and ensure operational flexibility.

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Successful, multi-year track record in a procurement organization
Specific Commodity Experience Preferred
3 to 5 years + Strategic sourcing/category management in Marketing, Cards & Sponsorship.
Solid Experience Within Marketing, Cards, And Sponsorship Procurement

• Leads the vendor selection and negotiation process; establishes and maintains contractual and business relationships with the vendors; monitors contract compliance; solves operational issues with vendors (e.g., quality, delivery and service issues) and adjusts sourcing strategies based on supplier performance and business unit input. On an ongoing basis, the Sourcing Manager is responsible for holding supplier reviews and ensuring progress to year-over-year supplier improvement goals
• Drive annual productivity improvements in Marketing, Cards and Sponsorship spend category.
• Work within and external to Company, the Sourcing Manager will develop, champion, and ensure implementation of ideas that will optimize Company’s total cost year-over-year for assigned spend categories
• Ensure strategies are implemented and reductions secured according to implementation plans. Contract compliance will be actively monitored by the Sourcing Manager and when required, the Sourcing Manager will work with business unit leadership to address non-compliance issues
• Develop, implement, and monitor business unit satisfaction with key suppliers and the support/responsiveness of the centre purchasing activity for assigned leverage commodities
• Develop an expertise in the assigned spend categories
• Identifying and communicating new technologies and solutions to Company’s key problems in the Marketing, Cards and Sponsorship spend areas

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

• Employment typeContract

• Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 19 hours ago

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Reach your full potential as a Sourcing Manager

The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure the procurement of high-quality products and services at competitive prices.

This role requires a deep understanding of international markets, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers worldwide.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery of products and services.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating contracts, terms, and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreed-upon terms and quality standards.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve the best possible terms and pricing.
• Manage the procurement process from identifying needs to issuing purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery.

• Stay informed about market trends, pricing fluctuations, and emerging suppliers to make informed sourcing decisions.
• Analyze supply market dynamics to anticipate and mitigate potential risks.

• Work closely with internal teams, including logistics, finance, and operations, to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of sourced products into the supply chain.

• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
• Prepare and present regular reports on sourcing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.

Qualifications:

This is you:

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or similar related fields is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Customer relationship management (CRM) experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Chinese is a plus.
• Strong business sense.
• Analytical mind.
• Negotiation skills.
• Team player with great communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

We offer you:

• Competitive salary fitting with your experience along with discretionary annual performance-based bonus.
• Company sponsored visa along with health insurance.
• Leave benefits as per UAE labour law.
• Annual return air ticket to your home country.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Being a part of a leading international trading company with global presence.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time

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Role Overview
We are seeking a highly driven

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly driven Strategic Sourcing Manager – GCC to support our fast-evolving procurement and sourcing strategies across the GCC region, with a strong emphasis on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding portfolio. The successful candidate will be a key member of our Strategic Sourcing Organization and will play a critical role in enhancing procurement synergies and leveraging opportunities across the region.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of market-focused procurement and strategic sourcing strategies across the GCC, with a primary focus on KSA.
• Deliver measurable financial and non-financial benefits through strategic sourcing initiatives while ensuring full compliance with company policies and processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify sourcing opportunities and support key business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers to enhance value delivery and vendor performance.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective contract management and mitigate supply risks across critical categories.
• Utilize advanced data analytics to inform procurement strategies and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage end-to-end project execution and support logistics and supply chain functions across GCC markets.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, PMP) are a plus.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with proven exposure to GCC markets, especially KSA.
• Strong knowledge of local and international sourcing practices, contract law, logistics, and vendor management.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles as they relate to procurement.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain
• IndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services

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Strategic Marketing Sourcing Manager

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing procurement and experience leading sourcing initiatives across various categories. They will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies to drive efficiency, transparency, and value across campaigns and initiatives.

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement procurement strategies that meet business objectives and deliver cost savings.
• Analyse market trends and supplier performance to inform procurement decisions and negotiate commercial terms.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and agencies to ensure service-level agreements are met and contracts are executed efficiently.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to analyse data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.