A confidential FMCG and poultry manufacturer in Dubai, UAE is hiring a Procurement Manager (Direct Procurement) to run its sourcing strategy for direct materials — including raw materials, poultry products, ingredients, and packaging. You will make sure supplies arrive on time and at the right cost, build strong supplier relationships, keep supply running without interruption, and protect quality and food safety standards across production. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of direct procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing, poultry, or food processing, with strong negotiation skills and ERP experience such as SAP or Oracle.
About the Employer — Dubai FMCG & Poultry Manufacturing
Business: FMCG and poultry manufacturing operations producing food for the UAE and regional markets
Base: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Confidential Search: The company name is shared with shortlisted candidates during recruitment
Teams: You will work with Production, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, R&D, Demand Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain
What You Will Source
Poultry: Fresh and frozen chicken, chicken cuts, and other poultry products as needed
Ingredients: Seasonings, marinades, additives, and other materials used in food processing
Packaging: Packaging materials and other production-related supplies
Cold Chain: Supplier capacity, shelf life, product specifications, and cold-chain requirements
Compliance: Food safety, hygiene, traceability, and regulatory standards at every supplier
Why This Procurement Manager Role in Dubai Stands Out: Direct procurement sits at the centre of a food business — your decisions affect cost, quality, and whether the production line keeps running. In this role you manage the full sourcing cycle for poultry and food ingredients, negotiate contracts, and shape supplier strategy while working closely with production, quality, and finance. For a procurement professional with food or FMCG experience, it is a senior, high-impact position in Dubai’s growing food manufacturing sector.
Position Overview
As Procurement Manager (Poultry) in Dubai, you will manage and execute the procurement strategy for direct materials, making sure raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and other production supplies are sourced on time and at the right cost. You will find, assess, and qualify suppliers on quality, price, reliability, capacity, and compliance; lead negotiations, tenders, and contracts; and watch commodity and market trends for savings. You will keep supply in line with production forecasts, build backup sourcing plans to reduce supply risk, track budgets, and report on savings and supplier performance — all while meeting food safety standards such as HACCP and ISO.
 Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Develop and apply direct procurement strategies that fit business and manufacturing needs.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and production supplies.
- Find, assess, and qualify suppliers on quality, cost, reliability, capacity, and compliance.
- Lead commercial negotiations, tenders, contracts, and pricing agreements to secure savings and favourable terms.
- Track commodity trends, supplier pricing, and market changes to spot cost-saving chances.
Raw Materials & Poultry Procurement
- Manage procurement of poultry-related raw materials, including fresh and frozen chicken, chicken cuts, and other poultry products.
- Oversee sourcing of food ingredients, seasonings, marinades, and additives used in processing.
- Make sure materials are available in line with production forecasts, demand planning, and inventory needs.
- Watch supplier capacity, specifications, shelf life, and cold-chain requirements, and ensure suppliers meet food safety, hygiene, and traceability rules.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
- Run supplier assessments, performance reviews, and regular business reviews.
- Negotiate supply agreements, service levels, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Develop alternative sourcing plans to reduce supply risk and dependence on single suppliers.
- Resolve supplier issues such as quality deviations, delivery delays, and pricing differences.
Cost Optimisation & Budget Management
- Identify and carry out cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives.
- Analyse procurement spend, price changes, and total cost of ownership.
- Keep purchasing within approved budgets and prepare regular reports on savings, spend, supplier performance, and market developments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance
- Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, R&D, Demand Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain.
- Coordinate material needs so production never stops, and support new product launches with sourcing and supplier identification.
- Follow procurement policies and approval processes, keep supplier documents and certifications current, and track purchase orders and delivery schedules.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements, including HACCP, ISO, and local regulations.
 Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
5–8 years of direct procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing, poultry, or food processing.
Proven sourcing of raw materials, food ingredients, packaging, and production supplies.
Experience managing local and international suppliers and handling commercial negotiations.
Strong understanding of food manufacturing operations, procurement processes, and supply chain management.
Advantage: knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, supplier quality requirements, and cold-chain logistics.
Who Should Apply?
- Direct Procurement Professionals in the UAE: People with 5–8 years in direct purchasing for FMCG, food manufacturing, or poultry who want a manager-level role in Dubai.
- Poultry & Meat Sourcing Specialists: Buyers experienced with fresh and frozen chicken, chicken cuts, and cold-chain suppliers.
- Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation Experts: Candidates who have led tenders, contracts, and pricing agreements and delivered real cost savings.
- Food Safety-Aware Buyers: Procurement staff who understand HACCP, ISO, supplier audits, and traceability.
- ERP-Savvy Supply Chain Graduates: Bachelor’s holders in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business with SAP or Oracle experience who are ready to step up.
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