Sourcing Specialist

About Us:

Subsidiaries of The Emirates Group, Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) are a revered food and beverage retail operator & MMI is a dynamic beverage import marketing, sales, retail, and distribution organisation. Our vision is to delight every customer with our passion for quality and service.

ELR owns and operates restaurants, cafes, and bars across the Middle East, Asia, Australasia, East Africa, and the US. Our diverse portfolio means we offer something for everyone across our 300+ global outlets. We want to deliver exceptional experiences for our people, customers, and communities through operational efficiency and the highest standards of customer service at every touch point. Our ELR portfolio includes globally recognised brands like Costa Coffee UAE, Pret A Manager, Giraffe, and The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, alongside bespoke homegrown concepts like ZOMA.

MMI, headquartered in Dubai, operates in 42 countries across South and East Africa, the Gulf & Middle East, Southern Europe, the Indian Ocean, and Southeast Asia, making us one of the world’s leading independent distributors.

At every interaction with our portfolio, events, and outlets, we strive for exceptional experiences for our customers and consumers through innovations like the award-winning Le Clos Finest Wines and Luxury Spirits retail concept to trend-driven brands and e-commerce and through operational efficiency and the highest standards of customer service. MMI builds long-term, sustainable partnerships with a combination of an international presence in high-growth markets, unique logistic capabilities, and investment in fresh, new hospitality and retail concepts. We have initiated overseas partnerships in the likes of Zanzibar, the Maldives, and Thailand, as well as Travel Retail, supplying Duty-Free retailers in the region and Master Concessionaire projects, and of course, with our mother company, The Emirates Group, to provide high-quality products across the Groups portfolio.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Sourcing Specialist to join our Group Procurement team. This role is responsible for managing sourcing events and supplier contracts that support business operations across IT, Marketing, and Service-based categories. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will apply best-in-class procurement techniques to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership, maintain strong supplier partnerships, and ensure procurement practices align with MMI/ELR’s policies and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide expert advice to optimize value for money.
• Contribute to defining and implementing category strategies using market analysis and spend data.
• Plan and execute sourcing events, tenders, and eAuctions to deliver timely and cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including supplier pre-qualification, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier performance evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reporting for all sourcing projects, contracts, and supplier activities.
• Assess procurement risks and ensure compliance with company Delegation of Authority (DoA).

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within an FMCG or large business environment.
• Demonstrated experience in Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.
• Proficient in procurement software and data analysis tools.
• CIPS levels 2, 3 or 4
• Experience managing multiple projects, ideally using digital tools such as Asana.

What we offer:

Join a team of experienced professionals who are experts in the industry. We want to create memories and provide an exceptional experience to every customer on every visit. Thats why were passionate about offering a wide variety of delicious and high-quality products. We’re committed to sustainable practices, reducing our environmental impact, and giving back to the communities that we operate in. Were committed to putting our people first by creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ to join our team.