Procurement Manager – End‑to‑End Supply Chain Lead

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager (or Assistant Procurement Manager) to lead end‑to‑end procurement and supply‑chain activities for our perfume, cosmetics and personal‑care manufacturing business in Dubai. The role will oversee strategic sourcing, international logistics, demand planning and indirect procurement to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Key responsibilities

• Direct procurement of fragrance oils, alcohol, chemicals and other production raw materials.
• Sourcing and purchasing of packaging components such as bottles, caps, pumps, labels, cartons, gift boxes and display packaging.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with local and international suppliers, negotiating pricing, payment terms, contracts and delivery schedules.
• Preparing procurement plans based on sales forecasts, production schedules and retail replenishment requirements, and monitoring inventory levels.
• Coordinating international shipments, working with freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines and customs brokers, and handling all import/export documentation.
• Managing indirect procurement for office supplies, IT equipment, warehouse consumables, maintenance contracts and corporate gifts.
• Supporting marketing and retail teams by sourcing visual‑merchandising materials, exhibition booths, promotional items and packaging for product launches and campaigns.
• Evaluating supplier performance, maintaining contracts, conducting reviews and driving cost‑saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, preferably in perfume, cosmetics or personal‑care manufacturing.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, international logistics and supplier management.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation.
• Import/export documentation and customs clearance.
• Freight forwarding and logistics coordination.
• Inventory management and demand planning.
• Cost reduction and compliance management.