Sourcing Specialist jobs in United Arab Emirates

Position: Purchase Manager – Japanese Automotive Spare Parts

Reports To : Directors & Head of Division

Team / Department : Automotive Divisions

Location : Jebel Ali Free Zone

Purpose of the Role : Sales Development

• Regularly Order Placement
• Pricing and Profitability Accuracy
• Market Pricing Review
• New Product Development

Working Relationships :

• Part of Automotive Division and Team in Head office Jebel Ali Free Zone
• Report Directly To Director and Head of Automotive Division
• Mandatory Weekly Report of Activities
• Follow Work Flow Process Diligently
• 6 Days Working Mon – Saturday 9-6 PM
• Team Player
• Must be ready to fill in and support Team if someone else is in need.
• You will be working in a dynamic and busy environment wherein you will be dealing directly with principals and suppliers

Key Performance Indicators :

• Regular Order Placements
• Inventory Availability Ratio
• Out of Stock Days Ratio
• Market Pricing Accuracy
• New Product Development Count

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities :

• To Generate order quantities by the system and ensures accurate orders on principals and other suppliers to achieve healthy stock availability and turnaround.
• To monitor Bi-Monthly and ensure orders are negotiated and placed with principal and suppliers within the stipulated time.
• Follow with Principals and Suppliers for timely Delivery and coordinate with Logistics division for Immediate and cost-effective Shipment.
• Types general correspondence, inquiries to suppliers and prepare quotations as directed, for signature by parts manager.
• To implement effective mechanisms for the replenishment of parts to ensure no out of stock position.
• To review all stocks and to point out slow-moving and unconsumed parts Lean Inventory and ensure no goods are offered and sold out at appropriate pricing.
• Work with Pricing team on parts pricing and maintenance in system.
• Conduct regular field visits and follow up with Sales team to check New product Requirements.
• To plan and finalize NEW parts order for new models & ensure availability during new product launches.
• Product Identification Vehicle wise is via EPC, Online Parts Catalogs of various Vehicle manufacturers through VIN numbers and Chassis Numbers.

Person Specification :

• Understanding of Japanese Auto Parts Purchase, Pricing and Supply Chain model.
• 5-7 years relevant experience in the Japanese Automotive Parts Industry.
• University Graduate/Diploma in Automobile is a Plus.
• Experience in OES Parts Procurement Team.
• Prior Experience in Dealing with Automotive Parts Principals/ Suppliers.

Language Requirements :

• Hindi

Other Notes / Details :

• Generous Sales Incentive Along with Agreed Salary will be Provided.