Ismail Industries is Hiring Manager – Procurement Raw…

Ismail Industries Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading confectionery and food manufacturing companies behind iconic brands including CandyLand, Bisconni, and SnackCity, is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Manager – Procurement Raw Material to join our team at the Head Office in Karachi.

Responsibilities

• Develop category and long-term sourcing strategies for key raw materials in alignment with business growth and market dynamics.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and develop strategic suppliers while driving supplier consolidation, localization, value engineering, and long-term partnerships.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews covering quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability while monitoring supplier, commodity, geopolitical, and climatic risks to ensure supply continuity.
• Manage RFQs, tendering, contracts, and purchase orders while delivering procurement savings and cost optimization.
• Monitor commodity markets, inflation, and currency fluctuations to recommend hedging or forward buying strategies where applicable.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance for supplier audits, approvals, and corrective actions while ensuring compliance with Halal, FSSC/BRCGS, regulatory, and internal procurement standards.
• Support new product development through supplier identification, material commercialization, and contingency sourcing strategies.
• Enhance procurement processes through process automation and data-driven insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or a specialized certification is preferred.
• 6-8 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Proven experience in commodity buying and supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hands-on experience with SAP (MM Module).
• Sound understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.

Benefits

• Iconic Brands: Be part of the team behind CandyLand, Bisconni, and SnackCity.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to lead raw material procurement strategy and drive cost optimization.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, results-driven FMCG environment.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Karachi Location: Based at Head Office, Karachi.

Location: Head Office, Karachi