Ismail Industries is Hiring Manager – Procurement Raw Material – Apply Now!

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. If you have strong expertise in raw material sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategy, this is your opportunity to grow with a market leader.

Position Available

Manager – Procurement Raw Material

Key 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.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or a specialized certification is preferred.
• Experience: 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.

Why Join Ismail Industries Limited?

• 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.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume to: careers@ismailindustries.com

Important: Mention “Internal Job Post” and the position title “Manager – Procurement Raw Material” in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Head Office, Karachi