Senior Automotive Spare Parts Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Dubai seeks an experienced procurement specialist to manage spare parts for reconditioning operations. You will negotiate with suppliers, ensure inventory levels meet repair demands, and manage warehouse effectiveness. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of procurement experience, especially in multi-brand parts, along with strong negotiation and project management skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment and benefits including health and life insurance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Preferential price for retail cars

26 working days of holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement for spare parts and services.
• Experience in multi-brand spare parts buying is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments with relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier contracts while ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Order spare parts based on cost, quality, and demand.
• Monitor inventory levels to meet projected demand.
• Ensure timely arrival of parts and effective warehouse management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

MS Excel proficiency

ERP Management

Team collaboration

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Education

Undergraduate or associate degree

Job description

Overview

You will be responsible for managing the supply and procurement of spare parts essential for our automotive reconditioning operations. The ideal candidate will coordinate with suppliers, maintain inventory levels, and ensure the timely availability of spare parts to support maintenance and repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Contact and negotiate with suppliers with adherence to specifications, price, payment terms, and delivery dates according to workshop requests.
• Order parts that meet the cost and quality standards of the automotive parts department, dealership, and vehicle manufacturers.
• Ensure that the average time of arrival of spare parts does not exceed 3 days from the approval of the work order.
• Manage inventory levels closely for auto repair and sales needs based on projected demand and cost targets. Monitor inventory levels.
• Ensure the effective management of the spare parts warehouse.
• Ensure the return of spare parts that were faulty or purchased and are not operationally needed.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, mainly with the Operations Team.
• Develop, execute, and analyze requests (RFx’s), manage contracts and documentation in line with Company Policy and procedures.
• Monitor, manage and report related KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement in spare parts and third-party services.
• Graduated from related undergraduate or associate degree departments of universities.
• Multi-brand spare parts buying experience is a must.
• ERP Management.
• Good level of MS Office programs (especially MS Excel).
• Negotiation skills to deal with vendors of different categories and achieve the best results.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with intensive relationship management.
• Good team player with a positive attitude.
• Proven project management and prioritization skills (control of scope, time, quality and budget).
• Self-learner with an entrepreneurship and commercial sense.
• Advanced level of English.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Preferential price for retail cars upon completion of probation period
• 26 working days of holidays

If you are passionate about excellent execution, if you love challenges and being part of a mission-driven team, KAVAK is the place for you!