Procurement and Operations Manager

Salt; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE business in the automotive industry is seeking an exceptional Operations Manager to join their team in Dubai. The role involves aligning sales and procurement, negotiating freight contracts, and implementing inventory forecasting tools. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate sales forecasts into purchase plans for optimal stock levels.
• Ensure procurement volumes match market demand patterns.
• Maintain real-time communication between sales teams and procurement.
• Identify and develop a global supplier base with competitive pricing.
• Negotiate contracts, freight terms, and lead times.
• Implement advanced inventory forecasting tools.
• Lead cross-department planning sessions.
• Coach teams on end-to-end commercial thinking.

Job description

My client are a leading UAE business in the automotive industry. They are looking for an exceptional Operations Manager to join their growing team in Dubai.

Job Responsibilities

1. Sales–Procurement Alignment

• Consolidate sales forecasts from regional teams and translate them into purchase plans for optimal stock levels.
• Ensure procurement volumes match market demand patterns to avoid overstock and lost sales.
• Maintain real-time communication between sales teams and procurement to adapt quickly to demand fluctuations.

2. Strategic Freight Sourcing Negotiations

• Identify and develop a global supplier base that offers competitive pricing, consistent quality, and flexible supply terms.
• Negotiate contracts, freight terms, and lead times to support sales seasonality and promotional activities.
• Introduce multi-supplier sourcing strategies to reduce dependency risks.

3. Inventory & Demand Planning

• Implement advanced inventory forecasting tools to balance stock availability with cash flow efficiency.
• Reduce slow-moving inventory through sales–procurement coordination on clearance and repositioning plans.
• Maintain an optimal inventory turnover ratio without compromising customer service levels.

4. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-department planning sessions between Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance.
• Coach teams on the importance of end-to-end commercial thinking — from supplier negotiation to customer pricing.