# Procurement Manager

> Matar Al Baqmi Holding Company · Dammam, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-21

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** ABD

## Description

### **Job Purpose**

The Procurement Manager – ABD is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization of all procurement activities related to the ABD, including raw materials, packaging, spare parts, services, and capex-related procurement.

The role ensures cost efficiency, continuity of supply, quality compliance, governance, and risk control, while supporting production, biosecurity, and operational excellence across feed mills and poultry operations.

### **Key Responsibilities**

### 1\. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

-   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.

### 2\. 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.

### 3\. 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).

### 4\. Operational Support & Coordination

-   Work closely with Production, Feed Formulation, Poultry Operations, Quality, and Logistics.
-   Ensure uninterrupted supply to feed mills, hatcheries, and farms.
-   Coordinate procurement planning with S&OP and demand planning cycles
-   Support emergency and spot purchases while maintaining governance controls.
-   Ensure no “Stock Out” in any key material.
-   Implement up min-max stock level in ERP.

### 5\. Contracting & Compliance

-   Lead preparation and review of contracts, SLAs, and commercial terms.
-   Ensure compliance with internal approval authorities, procurement committees, and delegation of authority (DOA).
-   Ensure all procurement activities are auditable, documented, and system-recorded.
-   Support internal and external audits (financial, quality, food safety).

### 6\. 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.
-   Support continuous improvement and automation of procurement processes.
-   Conduct monthly S&OP meetings.

### 7\. Team Leadership

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

## Requirements

### **Job Requirements**

-   Strong exposure to agriculture, feed mills, poultry, FMCG, or commodity-based industries
-   Experience in raw material sourcing, commodity procurement, and contract negotiation
-   ERP-based procurement experience (D365 preferred)

### **Qualifications**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, or related field.
-   Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, PMP) are an advantage.
-   8–12 years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
-   Background in agriculture, feed mills, poultry, FMCG, or commodity-based industries is preferred.

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