Senior Procurement Officer

Al Safadi Hospitality is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Procurement Officer to join our Supply Chain team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement operations, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and cost optimization, preferably within the F&B or hospitality industry. Key Responsibilities • Manage procurement activities across our restaurants and Central Kitchen operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing. • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms. • Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance evaluations. • Review purchase requisitions, obtain quotations, prepare comparative analyses, and process purchase orders. • Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and product availability to identify cost-saving opportunities. • Coordinate with Operations, Central Kitchen, Inventory, Finance, and Food Safety teams to ensure smooth procurement operations. • Ensure purchased products meet approved quality standards, specifications, and food safety requirements. • Identify and implement procurement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost control. • Support procurement planning, budgeting, reporting, and supplier performance monitoring. • Resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, shortages, quality concerns, and pricing discrepancies. • Support and guide junior procurement team members when required. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the F&B, restaurant, hospitality, or food production industry. • Strong knowledge of the UAE supplier market, particularly food products, ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies. • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization. • Strong understanding of procurement processes, purchasing controls, and inventory coordination. • Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an advantage. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting. • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated leadership potential, with the ability to independently manage procurement activities and contribute to strategic decision-making. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-location environment. • UAE procurement experience is strongly preferred. Location: Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Supply Chain – Procurement

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the F&B, restaurant, hospitality, or food production industry. Strong knowledge of the UAE supplier market, particularly food products, ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies. Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization. Strong understanding of procurement processes, purchasing controls, and inventory coordination. Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting. Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated leadership potential, with the ability to independently manage procurement activities and contribute to strategic decision-making. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-location environment. UAE procurement experience is strongly preferred.

Manage procurement activities across our restaurants and Central Kitchen operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing. Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms. Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance evaluations. Review purchase requisitions, obtain quotations, prepare comparative analyses, and process purchase orders. Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and product availability to identify cost-saving opportunities. Coordinate with Operations, Central Kitchen, Inventory, Finance, and Food Safety teams to ensure smooth procurement operations. Ensure purchased products meet approved quality standards, specifications, and food safety requirements. Identify and implement procurement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost control. Support procurement planning, budgeting, reporting, and supplier performance monitoring. Resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, shortages, quality concerns, and pricing discrepancies. Support and guide junior procurement team members when required.