Direct Procurement Specialist

Job Profile Summary:Responsible for managing procurement and supply operations to ensure material availability, accurate system execution, supplier performance, and cost efficiency, while proactively managing risks, reporting key metrics, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.Core Responsibilities: Coordinate inbound shipments, follow up on delivery schedules, manage import clearance activities, and secure all required regulatory and internal approvals.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for inventory, purchase orders, pricing, and supplier data to support effective stock and cost management.Execute procurement transactions and master data activities within Oracle ERP, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and system integrity.Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers to ensure adherence to quality standards.Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity and proactively resolve operational or delivery risks.Support the purchasing function and cross-functional stakeholders by communicating potential supply risks that may impact business operations.Act as the operational interface between suppliers and internal departments for purchasing activities, new projects, and operational initiatives.Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against defined KPIs (e.g., OTIF, quality, responsiveness).Lead and support procurement-related projects to ensure timely execution, quality compliance, and cost optimization.Analyze supplier performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous vendor development initiatives.Compile, validate, and maintain supplier performance data to enable structured evaluations and management reviews.Prepare and submit regular procurement and supplier performance reports, including OTIF, NCRs, cost variances, and key operational risks.Provide periodic updates to the Procurement Manager on supply status, supplier performance, and potential risks or constraints.Ensure full compliance with procurement policies, approval matrices, and internal control requirements.Escalate critical supply, quality, or compliance issues in a timely and structured manner with clear recommendations.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or equivalent1–3 years of relevant experience in direct procurement within FMCG, food manufacturing, or related industriesHands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)Experience in raw material and packaging sourcing for food / FMCG productionUnderstanding of procurement best practices, supply chain operations, and vendor management. Proficiency in English and Arabic.