Senior Procurement Executive

The opportunity

Chronicle is hiring a Senior Procurement Executive for a UAE-based organisation. The role supports supplier sourcing, commercial negotiation, commodity monitoring, stock planning and the documentation required for responsible supplier onboarding.

Key responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and maintain accurate supplier master records.
• Follow quality procedures for onboarding new suppliers and completing required documentation.
• Monitor global commodity prices and support forward-booking decisions for high-volume materials such as cocoa and sugar.
• Source, assess and onboard suppliers against quality, technical and commercial requirements.
• Negotiate prices and commercial terms and follow up on samples, lead times and deliveries.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain critical stock-on-hand reports.
• Maintain supplier price registers and prepare trend reports and analysis.
• Coordinate with Finance regarding supplier payments and payment confirmations.
• Analyse material availability against production requirements and confirmed orders.
• Coordinate import-supplier labels and documentation required for Dubai Municipality registration.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within food manufacturing.
• Strong supplier-management, sourcing, negotiation and cost-analysis capability.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and procurement processes.
• CIPP or CIPM certification is mandatory.
• Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Sound knowledge of supplier documentation, quality requirements and supply-chain processes.