Procurement Specialist

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it’s umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Somewhere and Public.

We are looking for buyers with experience in Food and Non Food to join our Supply Chain team. Some of the key responsibilities would be as follows;

• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices
• Conducting research to identify and evaluate new products, suppliers and market trends
• Collaborating with project teams to understand project specifications and requirements
• Preparing and managing procurement schedules, tracking deliveries and ensuring quality control
• Managing budgets and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Resolving any issues or conflicts related to purchasing and delivery
• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to minimize costs and maximize value
• Maintaining accurate records of all procurement activities and transactions

To be considered for this role, you will possess at least 3 years' of experience, ideally within the UAE.