Procurement & Import Manager; Automotive

About the job Procurement & Import Manager (Automotive)

Opportunity #370

The Client:

Our client, a diversified investment group covering multiple domains in the UAE and the region. It specializes in high-end quality products and providing the market with superior marketing solutions and is looking to hire a Procurement & Import Manager
for its Automotive division
.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, worldwide market conditions, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA’s, General Terms & Conditions, and Production Supply Agreements.
• Lead RFI/ RFQ/ RFP and strategic sourcing process.
• Engage with and support engineering leadership in the identification of technologies and suppliers for vehicle development.
• Establish metrics to measure, monitor, and analyze sourcing progress and supplier performance.
• Drive cost model transparency to understand the total cost of ownership for supplier selections.
• Develop cost-saving initiatives and identify other opportunities through benchmarking, VA/VE activities, competitive bidding, and re-sourcing.
• Support business planning initiatives and milestone attainment.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, acting as the lead for all capital expenditure issues.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in procurement and import in the automotive trading industry.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.