Purchase Manager (Automotive Industry)

Job description / Role

- Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost and quality while ensuring timely delivery.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish beneficial business relationships.
- Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities for cost savings or improved procurement processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between purchasing activities and overall business objectives.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and take appropriate actions to address any deficiencies.

Requirements

Desired Candidate Profile

- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Professional certifications in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) are highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of automotive industry regulations, market trends, and supplier networks.
- Experience in negotiating contracts and establishing beneficial supplier relationships.
- Detail-oriented and organized to maintain accurate records and manage multiple suppliers concurrently.
- Fluency in English is required, proficiency in additional languages (e.g., German, Japanese) is a plus.

About the Company

Since National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO) was established, it has grown to become the largest fire fighting equipment manufacturer in the Middle East and one of the top manufacturers worldwide.

The companys core business focuses on design, manufacture, supply, installation and after sales services with our highly trained and experienced technicians and engineers for fire fighting products ranging from basic fire extinguishers to highly sophisticated fire engines. The company provides total fire protection solutions to the most prestigious developments around the world, including residential buildings, commercial complexes, telecommunication centers, industrial installations, oil refineries and petrochemical plants and airport installations.

With its presence in over 100 countries, NAFFCO headquarters is located in United Arab Emirates, where a wide range of innovative fire fighting equipment is manufactured with the companys state-of-the-art technology.