Supply Chain Manager (Corporate) - Dubai & China (Automotive)

Define and implement a corporate supply chain strategy aligned with the company s multi-division business model (OEM, trading, aftermarket, and car care products).

Establish standardized supply chain policies, sourcing frameworks, and governance models across divisions.

Define KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, supplier performance, and risk, and ensure regular reporting to leadership.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, logistics, and inventory practices.

Own the global sourcing strategy with a strong focus on China-based suppliers for automotive components, accessories, care care products, automobile body parts, and related manufacturing.

Lead and govern supplier(s) identification, qualification, and development, working through China-based supply chain resources.

Approve supplier(s) selection, sourcing strategies, and supplier(s) portfolios by product family and business segment (OEM vs traded products).

Conduct and oversee supplier(s) capability assessments and factory audits covering quality systems, manufacturing capability, capacity, compliance, and commercial viability.

Define supplier(s) development roadmaps to support new product development, cost reduction, and scalability.

Lead commercial negotiations and define supply framework agreements, including pricing structures, payment terms, quality requirements, confidentiality, production capacity and exclusivity where applicable.

Ensure contracts are aligned with OEM program requirements, trading margins, and long-term business sustainability.

Drive cost transparency, cost breakdown analysis, and continuous cost improvement initiatives with suppliers.

Monitor supplier(s) commercial performance and address deviations through corrective actions.

Support OEM and customer program launches by ensuring supplier readiness, tooling timelines, material availability, and launch execution.

Track supplier project milestones and proactively resolve risks related to quality, capacity, or delivery.

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Design, Quality, and Program teams during product development and industrialization phases.

Oversee inbound and outbound logistics strategy, including shipping modes, routes, and lead-time optimization.

Ensure appropriate inventory control practices are implemented across businesses, balancing service levels and working capital.

Define and enforce material traceability, documentation, and audit processes.

Review inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical audits in coordination with operations and finance teams.

Act as the central supply chain interface across Engineering, Sales, Finance, Quality, Production, and R&D teams.

Provide clear supply chain inputs on feasibility, cost, timelines, and risk during commercial and technical decision-making.

Coordinate closely with China-based supply chain resources to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and priorities.

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier dependency, capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, and logistics disruptions.

Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies for critical materials and suppliers.

Ensure compliance with applicable quality systems and regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001:2015 where applicable.