MEA Sourcing Manager - Raws
Core
Strategic commercial link connecting global category strategies with MEA regional business needs, accountable for end-to-end raw material sourcing for Dairy, Cereals, Fats & Oils, and Sugar across 6 manufacturing sites.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager (raw materials)
Builds
Operational continuity and value maximization for raw material supply chains
Domain
Fast-moving consumer goods (F&B) / Commodity trading
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, RFP execution, market intelligence analysis, risk mitigation, supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
Understanding of regional agriculture and commodity markets, sustainability integration, supplier innovation
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing events and evaluate supplier proposals, conduct cost modeling analysis to inform negotiation strategies, manage end-to-end legal contracting, maintain operational contracts in SAP, engage in supplier relationship management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC