Procurement Manager

United Arab Emirates Permanent View Job Description
This role leads procurement for materials used in advanced industrial manufacturing in the defence sector. You will manage sourcing, supplier relationships and cross functional coordination to ensure continuity, compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Lead strategic procurement in defence manufacturing
  • Drive supplier performance and operational excellence

About Our Client

The client is one of the region's fastest growing defence technology companies, operating a manufacturing setup that supports complex commercial and operational requirements.

Job Description

  • Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for materials including ballistic components, automotive systems and OEM chassis parts
  • Review engineering drawings and Bills of Materials to ensure accuracy in planning and ordering
  • Oversee procurement for manufacturing and trading activities while ensuring defence sector compliance
  • Identify, qualify and manage international suppliers with a strong focus on China based vendors
  • Drive supplier performance through OTIF monitoring, development initiatives and corrective action processes
  • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Logistics and Finance to maintain seamless supply and production readiness

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in defence, armoured vehicles, heavy machinery or industrial manufacturing
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field
  • Strong negotiation skills with solid understanding of TCO and international supplier markets
  • ERP experience and professional certifications such as CIPS or CSCP preferred
  • Strong communication skills with ability to influence cross functional stakeholders

What's on Offer

A strategic procurement leadership role with strong career development and the opportunity to make a direct impact within a rapidly expanding defence manufacturing environment.

Contact
Srividya Mukunthan
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6951833

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Procurement Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
United Arab Emirates
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Srividya Mukunthan
Job reference
JN-022026-6951833