Purchasing Manager- Animal Feeds

Almarai is the worlds largest vertically integrated Dairy Foods company with a 2008 projected sales
turnover of $US 1.3 Billion and a workforce exceeding 12,000 employees. Operating throughout the
GCC, our highly successful product range is freshly delivered, from over 100 depots, to some 40,000
retail outlets serving numerous happy customers. Our website www.almarai.com highlights the
remarkable success story of this dynamic, acquisition hungry dairy food giant.



During 2008 we have recruited over 4,000 employees, a huge undertaking, and in 2009 we expect to do
much the same within the Dairy Foods/ Juices industry. Our business covers Dairy Farming [over
55,000 cows], Operations [2 Huge State of the Art Production facilities] Sales/Distribution [100
plus depots] and Corporate [Finance, Marketing, IT/SAP, HR etc. Kindly consider joining our multi
national team in the following position.


Purchasing Manager- Animal Feeds

Tax Free Package- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Good Base, plus Bonus, plus Accommodation allowance, Medical Cover, Car, Childrens Education
Allowance etc.



Much needed to utilize his profession to deliver efficient procurement of feed, forage, drugs for
animals, and farming supplies through development of multiple source of supply, meet the needs of
internal customers on a timely basis, while implementing the approved procurement processes and
procedures. Main aim is to deliver the best possible value to Almarai Company.

Qualifications:
Essential :
Strong command of spoken and written in English, Arabic (Desirable)Computer literate, numerate,
detail-oriented.Strong negotiator with ability to convince others.
Business writing skills capability.
Able to research information, analyze data, develop independent conclusions, present and defend
recommendations

B.S degree in business or equivalent from well reputed university.
Desirable

Study in the area of animal food, farms, or any dairy farming related subject.
Knowledge of SAP ERP system, particularly MM module.

Experience:

Essential responsibilities executed
4 to 5 years in well reputed / large scale purchasing organization.
2 years in supply planning and material management.

Minimum 2 years in contract drafting and negotiation.

Desirable responsibilities
3 to 4 years experience in international purchases.
2-3 years in Supply Chain organization

You will have experience in sourcing and purchasing Alfalfa, Rhodes Grass, Maize Silage, Whole Corn, Soya Bean Meal, Molasses, Sugar Beet Pulp, Whole
Cotton Seed, ,Sealac etc