Supply Chain procurement Section Head

Job Objective :

Lead and manage the end-to-end Procurement function across all categories, including Non-Food Materials, Agrochemicals, Fertilizers & Nutrients, and E-Commerce Back-End Procurement. Ensure achievement of procurement budgets, secure strategic supplier agreements, maintain supplier compliance, and support business operations through effective sourcing, supplier development, and continuous market benchmarking.

Key Responsibilities :

• strategic Leadership Lead and supervise the Procurement Team. Develop and implement the annual Procurement Strategy aligned with Supply Chain objectives.
• Establish procurement policies, procedures, workflows, and approval cycles.
• Ensure procurement activities support business growth and operational continuity.
• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Oversee sourcing activities across all procurement categories.
• Lead tendering processes and supplier selection. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and long-term agreements. Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs). Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and budgets.
• Supplier Management & Compliance Develop and expand the supplier database. Qualify and evaluate suppliers. Ensure suppliers maintain all required legal and quality certifications. Coordinate supplier audits with QA.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Budgeting & Reporting Manage the annual procurement budget.
• Monitor procurement spending against approved budgets. Review Procurement Plan vs. Actual reports.
• Approve procurement performance reports. Analyze procurement performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Market Intelligence Monitor market trends. Attend supplier exhibitions and industry events. Identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities. Benchmark prices and procurement practices. Recommend innovative procurement solutions.
  

Qualifications ( No Compromise ) :

1- Technical Skills :

• Strong knowledge of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Advanced supplier sourcing, qualification, and vendor relationship management.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and contract lifecycle management. Strong understanding of procurement policies, governance, and compliance. Cost analysis, cost reduction, and value engineering techniques.
• Budget planning and procurement financial analysis. Inventory management principles and supply planning collaboration. Knowledge of supplier audit processes and quality management systems. Strong understanding of import/export procurement and international sourcing.
• Procurement risk assessment and business continuity planning
  
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive Procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Previous experience in Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Frozen Foods (IQF), Fresh Produce, Agribusiness, Food Packaging, or Export-Oriented Manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing procurement across multiple categories, including Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, Agrochemicals, Fertilizers, MRO, CAPEX, OPEX.

2-Leadership & Management Skills:

• Strategic thinking and business planning.
• Team leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Decision-making under pressure. Cross-functional collaboration. Project management.
• Change management. Delegation and accountability. Conflict resolution.
• Resource planning and prioritization.
• Soft Skills Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Critical thinking.
• High attention to detail. Time management.
• Relationship building. Adaptability and resilience. Customer-oriented mindset. Continuous improvement mindset.