Sourcing Specialist

About the role

The Sourcing Specialist ensures timely and cost‑effective procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect items to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly. You will balance quality, cost, service, and working‑capital goals while supporting cross‑functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging, and indirect purchases according to approved plans.
• Convert material planning needs into purchase orders, monitor progress, and coordinate on‑time deliveries.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and support qualification and alternative sourcing.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial conditions to optimise total procurement cost.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supply conditions to inform purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Quality, Warehousing, Finance, and Logistics for seamless supply‑chain execution.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, maintain accurate ERP records, and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic.
• Minimum 1 year in current role and at least 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Experience in raw‑material and packaging procurement preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)