Procurement Manager

Matar Al Baqmi Holding Company

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with operational and financial goals.
• Lead sourcing of key raw materials (corn, soybean meal, additives, premixes, packaging, veterinary items, fuel, etc.).
• Conduct supplier benchmarking, tendering, and negotiations.
• Establish long-term contracts and framework agreements for critical commodities.

Cost Control & Savings

• Achieve year-on-year cost savings through negotiation and alternative sourcing.
• Monitor commodity markets and price trends.
• Track PPV and savings realization with Finance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting of procurement spend.

Supplier Management & Governance

• Prequalify and evaluate suppliers per company policies.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, biosecurity, and ESG standards.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews.
• Manage supplier risks (single sourcing, logistics disruption, quality issues).

Operational Support & Coordination

• Work closely with Production, Feed Formulation, Poultry Operations, Quality, and Logistics.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply to feed mills, hatcheries, and farms.
• Align procurement planning with S&OP cycles.
• Maintain min-max stock levels in ERP and prevent stock-outs.

Contracting & Compliance

• Lead preparation and review of contracts, SLAs, and commercial terms.
• Ensure compliance with DOA and procurement governance.
• Support internal and external audits.

Systems & Reporting

• Ensure all procurement is executed through the ERP system.
• Maintain vendor data, pricing, and contract records.
• Prepare procurement performance and risk reports.
• Issue monthly SLOB and depletion plans.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the procurement team.
• Set objectives, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ethics, and collaboration.