Procurement Executive

ProKore is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Executive to manage the sourcing and purchasing of food, non-food items, ingredients, packaging materials, and operational supplies for our Central Kitchen, Central Production Unit (CPU), and client sites across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable food and non-food suppliers.
• Source fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, frozen products, dry goods, beverages, and other ingredients.
• Procure cleaning chemicals, kitchen consumables, packaging materials, disposables, stationery, uniforms, and other operational supplies.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and value for money.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.
• Receive and review purchase requisitions from the Central Kitchen, Stores, and client sites.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.
• Follow up on purchase orders, supplier confirmations, product availability, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef, Central Kitchen, Stores, Operations, Finance, HSEQ, and site teams regarding procurement requirements.
• Ensure the timely availability of materials required for uninterrupted food production and service delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues relating to quality, pricing, availability, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of quotations, purchase orders, delivery notes, invoices, supplier documents, and price lists.
• Coordinate with Stores to monitor stock availability and prevent shortages.
• Support cost-control initiatives, price comparisons, purchasing reports, and supplier evaluations.
• Ensure suppliers and products meet the required quality, food safety, and compliance standards.
• Assist with procurement requirements for new site mobilisations and urgent operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in food catering, food production, central kitchens, hospitality, or FMCG.
• Proven experience in sourcing both food and non-food items.
• Experience working with Central Kitchens, CPU operations, and multiple catering sites is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting school, hospital, healthcare, or institutional catering operations is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of UAE-based food and non-food suppliers.
• Strong experience in obtaining quotations, negotiating prices, processing purchase orders, and managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and supplier compliance documentation is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement or ERP systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase requests and urgent operational requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and cost-control skills.
• Valid UAE driving licence is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel to suppliers, the Central Kitchen, and client sites across the UAE when required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Professional working environment.
• Opportunity for career growth within a developing food catering organization.

Interested candidates may share their updated CV to [email protected] with subject Procurement Executive

Pay: From AED1.00 per month

Work Location: In person