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Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist - Russian Speaker
Nok Mena General Trading
Dubai, UAE
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Mid
2 months ago
ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementNegotiationMarket AnalysisContract ManagementERP Systems
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About the Role
Nok Mena General Trading seeks a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with Russian language skills to organize procurement of automotive parts. The role involves supplier relationship management, negotiation, market analysis, and contract management.
Key Skills for This Role
ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementNegotiationMarket AnalysisContract ManagementERP Systems
Responsibilities
- Identification, evaluation and development of strong relationships with domestic/international suppliers (GCC, Europe, Asia)
- Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers and ensure timely delivery
- Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities
- Implement cost saving initiatives without compromising quality, including vendor audits and assessments
- Organize full contract management from initial negotiation to contract execution and evaluation
- Regularly assess the performance of suppliers, eliminate discrepancies and ensure continuous improvement
- Prepare and analyse procurement reports, providing information on trends, challenges and opportunities to senior management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement within automotive industry in the UAE
- Fluency in English and Russian is mandatory
- Professional certifications such as CPP or CSCP are highly desirable
- Familiarity with INCO Terms and key import/export regulations
- Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly those related to manufacturing and inventory management
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The Role
- The role of the Procurement And Supply Chain Specialist is to organize the procurement of all categories of automotive parts according to the needs of the company’s customers.
- The ideal candidate should have a deep experience in supply chain management, excellent logistics negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the automotive industry.
- The candidate must have knowledge of leading supplier companies in the UAE, GCC countries and world leaders in the automotive market.
Main Responsibilities
- Identification, evaluation and development of strong relationships with domestic/international suppliers (GCC, Europe, Asia)
- Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers and ensure timely delivery.
- Conducting market analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities.
- Implement cost saving initiatives without compromising quality, including vendor audits and assessments.
- Organization of full contract management from initial negotiation to contract execution and evaluation, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and regulations.
- Regularly assess the performance of suppliers, eliminate any discrepancies and ensure continuous improvement.
- Prepares and analyses procurement reports, providing information on trends, challenges and opportunities to senior management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement within automotive industry in the UAE.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are highly desirable.
- Proven track record of successful negotiation strategies leading to cost reductions and improved supplier relationships.
- Familiarity of INCO Terms and key import/export regulations.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly those related to manufacturing and inventory management, is essential.
- Fluency in English and Russian is mandatory; proficiency in additional languages, is advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills to assess supplier performance and market trends, turning data into actionable procurement strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Resilience and adaptability in a fast paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on problem solving and innovation to enhance procurement processes and outcomes.
About the company
- NOK MENA General Trading LLC is a Dubai based company.
- NOK MENA is a leading supplier of automotive parts in the UAE, collaborating with some of the worlds leading manufacturers to offer high quality parts at competitive prices.
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