Procurement & Logistics Manager

Client of Talent Bridge HR Consultancy Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy Dubai seeks an experienced Project Planning & Logistics Manager for Dubai. The role oversees project scheduling, GCC freight coordination, procurement, and supplier management to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in project-based, logistics or supply chain environments, with strong regional knowledge and negotiation skills. On-site position with travel across GCC.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in project-based, manufacturing, events, logistics or related operations.
• Strong understanding of local and international freight operations, customs requirements and GCC/MENA regulations.
• Proven ability to source suppliers, negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
• Experience managing project schedules, mobilisation requirements, resources, materials and equipment.
• Proficient with logistics, project management software and related tools.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with suppliers, contractors and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed project execution schedules, track progress and identify delays and risks.
• Coordinate local and international freight movements across the GCC with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
• Source and book trucks, monitor movements, oversee loading and coordinate end-to-end logistics to delivery.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation including forms, customs requirements and approvals.
• Source and procure goods and services, evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms and ensure quality and delivery standards.
• Monitor supplier production schedules, lead times and delivery dates, following up to prevent delays.
• Prepare project mobilisation plans covering procurement, materials, manpower, equipment and logistics resources.
• Organise crew allocation, travel itineraries, accommodation and work permits; ensure HSE training.
• Maintain records for vehicles, machinery, and equipment, coordinate servicing and renewals.
• Monitor site progress and coordinate with project managers and warehouse teams to maintain daily reporting.
• Willingness and ability to travel across GCC countries as required to support project operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Project Planning amp Logistics Manager Procurement amp Supply Chain Jobs in Dubai

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning

Develop maintain and monitor detailed project execution schedules track planned versus actual progress and identify delays bottlenecks and operational risks

GCC Logistics

Coordinate local and international freight movements across the GCC working with customs brokers freight forwarders transport companies suppliers and relevant authorities

Freight Coordination

Source and book trucks monitor vehicle movements oversee loading activities and coordinate import and export logistics through to final delivery

Customs Documentation

Prepare and manage shipping documentation including Chamber of Commerce forms CIPL documentation customs requirements and other required approvals

Procurement Management

Source and procure goods and services evaluate suppliers negotiate commercial terms and ensure purchases meet required quality quantity cost and delivery standards

Supplier Management

Monitor supplier production schedules material lead times dispatch dates and expected delivery dates following up proactively to prevent project delays

Resource Mobilisation

Prepare project mobilisation plans covering procurement materials manpower equipment and logistics ensuring the required resources are available when needed

Crew Coordination

Organise crew allocation travel itineraries accommodation transportation visas work permits site permits accreditation and required HSE training

Fleet Administration

Maintain accurate records for company vehicles machinery and equipment coordinate servicing and allocation and manage required renewals and licences

Progress Reporting

Monitor site progress coordinate with Project Managers warehouse teams and project foremen resolve operational shortfalls and maintain accurate daily project reporting

Travel Availability

Willingness and ability to travel across GCC countries as required to support project and logistics operations

Experience working with multinational project teams and GCC-based clients would be advantageous

Candidate Requirements

Relevant Experience: 8 12 years of relevant experience within project-based, manufacturing, events, logistics, supply chain or related operational environments.

Regional Knowledge: Strong understanding of local and international freight operations, customs requirements and logistics regulations across the GCC and MENA region.

Procurement Capability: Proven ability to source suppliers, negotiate contracts and pricing, manage purchasing activity and monitor supplier performance and delivery commitments.

Project Coordination: Experience managing project schedules, mobilisation requirements, resources, materials, manpower, equipment and multiple operational deadlines.

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with logistics, project management and related operational software and tools.

Communication Skills: Strong communication, coordination and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers, contractors, project teams and external authorities.

Relevant Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field is preferred.

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