Spare Parts Buyer

RTC1 Recruitment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Spare Parts Buyer in Sharjah to source and procure rare classic car parts. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Automotive Engineering and two years of related experience, particularly with vintage vehicles. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage inventory, and ensure quality and compatibility of parts. Strong communication and negotiation skills are crucial for building supplier networks. This role offers a competitive salary package based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of automotive spare parts procurement experience.
• Classic/vintage car experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to read part diagrams and vehicle documentation.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase rare classic car parts from local and international suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong supplier networks and negotiate pricing.
• Coordinate with teams for part requirements, manage inventory levels.
• Maintain procurement documentation and evaluate supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Technical knowledge of classic car parts

Communication skills

Software proficiency

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Position Title: Spare Parts Buyer

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: up to 5K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications

Job Location: Sharjah, UAE

About the Client

A UAE-based company and one of the largest paint manufacturers in the Middle East, offering a wide range of decorative, industrial, marine, powder, and eco-friendly coatings.

Job Description

• Source and purchase rare, authentic, and hard-to-find classic car parts from local and international suppliers, ensuring quality and compatibility.
• Build and maintain strong supplier networks, negotiate competitive pricing, and monitor market trends for discontinued or limited-availability components.
• Coordinate with workshop and restoration teams to confirm part requirements, manage inventory levels, and oversee logistics, shipping, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain complete procurement documentation and reporting, evaluate supplier performance, and propose solutions for risks such as delays or unavailable parts.

Qualifications

• Open to male Asian nationals ages up to 40 years old.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 2 years of automotive spare parts procurement experience; classic/vintage car experience is highly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of classic car parts, compatibility, specifications, and the ability to read part diagrams, catalogs, and vehicle documentation with proven negotiation, vendor management, and international sourcing skills, with an established supplier network considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and software proficiency, including Microsoft Office and procurement systems.