Product Sourcing Manager - Fragrance Industry

Company: Sona Signature Papers

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Experience: 5-7 years

Sona Signature Papers is a distributor of fine, speciality, and 100% recycled paper, offering a diverse range of high-quality papers to meet customer needs. We partner with globally paper manufacturers to deliver premium products, and are supported by a knowledgeable customer care team.

With over 55 years of industry experience, Sona is built on a strong foundation of integrity, quality, and customer trust, serving clients across international markets.

We are looking for an experienced Product Sourcing Manager to support the growth of our fragrance materials business. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing premium raw materials, fragrance ingredients, and packaging solutions while developing reliable supplier relationships and negotiating competitive commercial terms.

The role requires a commercially minded professional who can evaluate suppliers, maintain quality standards, optimise procurement costs, and ensure timely delivery.

• Identify, evaluate, and source reliable suppliers for ANYTHING IN fragrance ingredients, raw materials, and packaging materials.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial agreements.
• Evaluate suppliers based on product quality, cost, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Monitor market trends, supplier developments, and new sourcing opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure procurement requirements are met on time.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and cost comparisons.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation while maintaining product quality.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects and ensure compliance with company procurement procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supplier management.
• Experience in the fragrance, perfume, cosmetics, chemicals, or packaging industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supplier identification, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and procurement processes.
• Understanding of fragrance ingredients, raw materials, and packaging solutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, deadlines, and projects effectively.
• GCC market experience and an established supplier network will be an added advantage.

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