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.

• 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.

• 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