Procurement Manager – Beef, Poultry, Lamb & Mutton

About the role

The Procurement Manager will develop and execute the sourcing strategy for beef, poultry, lamb and mutton, supporting the company’s expansion into the Qatar foodservice market. The role covers the full supply cycle from supplier identification to replenishment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy ensuring supply security, competitive cost and consistent quality.
• Build and continuously expand an international network of meat processors, packers, slaughterhouses and exporters.
• Negotiate supplier agreements covering pricing, payment terms, MOQ, specifications, lead times and service levels.
• Monitor international meat and poultry markets, pricing trends and sourcing opportunities.
• Manage the end‑to‑end product supply cycle: sourcing, purchasing, shipping, importation, warehousing and replenishment.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 + years of procurement and supply‑chain experience in meat, poultry or frozen foods.
• Strong knowledge of international meat processors, exporters and logistics providers.
• Hands‑on experience with chilled and frozen imports, reefer sea freight and food air‑freight.
• Ability to develop landed‑cost models and optimise inventory and replenishment planning.
• Experience in GCC foodservice markets is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• International meat and poultry sourcing
• Refrigerated and frozen logistics
• Sea and air freight management
• Inventory planning and replenishment
• End‑to‑end product management
• Supplier development and negotiation
• Importation and shipping documentation
• Warehousing and cold‑chain handling