Head of Procurement – Fertilizer Raw Materials & Agricultural Inputs

Position Title: Head of Procurement

Department: ProcurementAbout RNZ: RNZ is a global AGRI Inputs company based in UAE, manufacturing customized foliar and granular NPKs.

Also RNZ produces Sulphur based products using Thiogro patented process in technical collaboration with Shell. RNZ runs a full fledged Research Centre working on ideation to commercial production of patented, fully sustainable biostimulants and bio pesticides for meeting future farming needs.The Opportunity: The Head of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing a procurement strategy for sourcing the company’s raw materials, specialty agricultural inputs and traded products. Manages relationships with current and potential suppliers and is accountable for securing competitive pricing, consistent quality and reliable supply to support production requirements, business growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with RNZ’s production requirements, commercial objectives and growth plans.Identify, evaluate and develop international suppliers for fertiliser raw materials, specialty agricultural inputs, traded products and packaging.Negotiate competitive pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and long-term supply agreements.Monitor commodity prices, market trends and supply availability to identify purchasing opportunities and manage procurement risks.Coordinate with Production, Sales, Finance, Logistics and Quality teams to ensure timely availability of materials meeting agreed specifications.Manage supplier relationships and evaluate performance against cost, quality, delivery and service expectations.Establish alternative sources for critical materials to strengthen supply continuity and reduce dependency on individual suppliers.Oversee purchase orders and contract execution, resolving delivery delays, shortages and quality-related claims.Develop procurement budgets, control expenditure and report savings and performance against agreed targets.Optimise inventory levels and working capital while ensuring adequate material availability.Maintain compliance with company purchasing policies, approval procedures and applicable trade requirements.Improve procurement processes, systems and reporting, and lead and develop the procurement team.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Agriculture, Chemistry or a related discipline. An MBA or professional procurement qualification such as CIPS or CPSM would be an advantage.Experience: 8–10 years of relevant experience for the Procurement Manager role, or 10–15 years for the Head of Procurement role, within fertilisers and agricultural inputsProven track record in international sourcing, supplier development and cost optimisation. Strong negotiation and analytical skills, including experience managing large purchase contracts and long-term supply agreements. Sound understanding of fertiliser raw materials, commodity markets, international trade terms and landed-cost calculations. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP), effective cross-functional coordination and the ability to make independent commercial decisions. Leadership experience is required for the Head of Procurement role.