Job Purpose

To lead the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply continuity of food ingredients, additives, vitamins, premixes, enzymes, packaging components, and other assigned direct and indirect materials. The role supports ongoing operations, new product development, and business growth by identifying qualified suppliers, negotiating competitive commercial terms, ensuring material availability, and maintaining compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies and category plans for food ingredients, additives, vitamins, premixes, enzymes, and packaging components, aligned with operational and product development priorities.

Analyse market trends, supplier capacity, commodity movements, and supply risks to support purchasing decisions, and identify local and international sourcing opportunities that improve cost, quality, availability, and lead times.

Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including requests for quotation, bid evaluation, negotiation, purchase orders, and supplier follow-up, ensuring materials are procured in line with approved specifications, budgets, and delivery schedules.

Coordinate with Planning, Production, and Warehouse teams to maintain appropriate material availability and inventory levels, and resolve supply shortages, delayed deliveries, quality concerns, and commercial disputes.

Partner with Research and Development, Quality, Marketing, and Operations to source materials for new products, coordinate material trials and sample requests, and ensure launch timelines are met.

Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable local and international suppliers, and lead commercial negotiations covering prices, payment terms, lead times, and contractual conditions.

Conduct supplier performance reviews based on quality, cost, delivery, and service; develop corrective action plans for underperforming suppliers and secure alternative sources for critical materials.

Deliver measurable cost savings through negotiation, competitive bidding, demand consolidation, and alternative sourcing, and review total cost of ownership including freight, customs, storage, and payment terms.

Develop dual-sourcing, local-sourcing, and contingency plans for critical items, and monitor geopolitical, logistical, regulatory, and commodity-related risks affecting supply.

Ensure procured materials comply with approved technical specifications, food safety standards, and Saudi Food and Drug Authority requirements, and maintain supplier documentation including certificates of analysis, technical data sheets, and relevant certifications.

Negotiate and manage supplier agreements in coordination with Legal, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, the authority matrix, and ethical standards.

Lead, coach, and develop purchasing team members, set individual objectives, and build team capability in negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Professional procurement or supply chain certification (CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP) is preferred.

Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing, including 2–3 years in a managerial or team leadership position.

Relevant experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, milling, bakery products, animal nutrition, or a related manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated experience sourcing food ingredients, additives, vitamins, enzymes, premixes, or packaging materials.

Experience supporting new product development and supplier qualification is strongly preferred.

Proven capability in local and international sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.

Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance requirements, including SFDA standards.

Proficiency in ERP procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What Sets Us Apart

Career Growth & Learning: Structured training, mentorship, and cross-functional development opportunities.

Meaningful Work: Contribute to initiatives supporting food security, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Inclusive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, teamwork thrives, and a positive culture inspires success.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive medical and life insurance, health benefits, and programs that support work-life balance.

Innovation & Impact: Access to advanced technology, process automation, and modern operations that drive operational excellence.