Sourcing Specialist

Overview

Ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect purchases to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations while achieving quality, cost, service, and working capital objectives.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Purchasing & Supply Continuity

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect purchases in accordance with approved procurement plans and business requirements.
• Convert material planning requirements into purchase orders while ensuring material availability and minimizing stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Monitor purchase order progress and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and consistent service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, delivery, responsiveness, and commercial commitments.
• Support supplier qualification and the identification of alternative sourcing opportunities to mitigate supply risks.

Commercial & Cost Management

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial conditions to optimize total procurement cost.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining required quality and service standards.
• Support annual supplier negotiations and contract renewals.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor local and international market trends, commodity prices, and supply conditions to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Assess market risks and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Planning, Production, Quality, Warehousing, Finance, and Logistics to ensure seamless supply chain execution.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives through effective purchasing decisions and supplier coordination.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegated authority limits, and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP data.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Application Criteria

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Language: Excellent Command of English and Arabic Language.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Interpersonal Competencies: Excellent Negotiation Skills – Supplier Relationship Management – Strong Presentation Skills – Very Good Data Analysis and Reporting Skills – Analytical Thinking – Communication Skills.

Eligibility Criteria

• Seniority: A minimum of 1 year within current role.
• Experience Background: A minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement within an FMCG or manufacturing environment. | Experience in raw material and packaging procurement is preferred; Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing procurement cycles; Demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work with costs, pricing, inventory, and business data.
• Additional Qualifications: Flexibility in Shifts – Physical Endurance – Product Knowledge – Flexibility to Travel.
• Disciplinary Records: Clear Disciplinary Records.
• Performance Appraisal Results: Expectations Met.
• Reference Check: You are requested to inform your Line Manager about your application before submitting it – Your Line Manager’s transparent feedback on your performance and behavioral current status will be requested.