208 Vendor Management jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Our client is a market leader in the weighing scales industry, operational since 1918 in India, further to which they have established themselves within the Middle East region and headquartered in Dubai.

As part of their trading division for various products, they are currently hiring aPurchase Executive - Imports & Vendor Management, tomanage international and local procurement, handle international logistics and freight operations and develop a reliable vendor base both international as well as local.

The role demands proactive market sourcing, travel for vendor visits, and coordination for timely procurement and import of materials.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Manage international procurement and import operations (Mandatory)
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and manage shipping/logistics documentation (Mandatory)
• Build and maintain relationships with local vendors (Mandatory)
• Source and evaluate new vendors, especially for Fabrication, Steel, Metals, and Spare Parts (Preferred)
• Visit local vendors and markets to source alternate suppliers (Local Travel Required)
• Ensure timely purchase planning and order execution to meet internal deadlines
• Maintain documentation for audits, supplier agreements, and purchase orders

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field
• 2 to3 years of experience in procurement and logistics, including import operations
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding, incoterms, and import documentation
• Strong vendor negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Willing to travel locally as required (not a full-time desk job)
• Valid UAE Driving License is mandatory
• Preferably from building material or related industries, not from clothing line

Job Description :

To support activities as specified below: a. Vendor relationships (existing, new) b. BAU administration, which covers management of Premises/ Facilities, Security, Utilities, Order placements, inventory control, waste management, etc. c. Expense and Accrual management d. Customer Fulfilment e. Mailroom management f. Archives management g. Price/ cost optimization; vendor negotiations h. Special projects to the extent they cover the above areas. i. All activities need to be supported in the context of the banks policies KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :- List daily/weekly duties that account for at least 5% of the time as well as typical projects or assignments. KPIs for this role would include the following: a. Minimising Unplanned Disruptions b. Ensuring periodic preventive maintenances are performed & effective c. Effectiveness of Price negotiations/ cost saves delivered. d. Adherence to policy (for example, Vendor Policy, Outsourcing Policy)/ minimal policy breaches e. Minimal SLA breaches for outsourced activities managed by vendors Important Skill sets required for this position are: Technical: a. Mandatory: Experience in facilities management, including a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, security infrastructure b. Mandatory: Experience in dealing with the entire vendor life-cycle (preparation and issuance of RFPs, bid management, price negotiations, agreement finalization, bid award, project tracking, periodic vendor evaluation and assessment). c. Mandatory: Experience in dealing with local authorities such as the Police, Civil Defence, DED. d. Mandatory: Regulatory awareness, especially in the context of safety & security. e. Beneficial: Experience of having worked in a banking/ financial institution, with awareness of banking products, channels, overview of banking regulations. f. Beneficial: Experience in managing document archives. Softskills: a. Service orientation; an ability to meet established service standards; capable of reviewing and revising service standards in coordination with Hubbed Operations. b. Process orientation; an ability to review operational processes so as to enhance the risk management and customer orientation. c. Team management; an ability to manage the team (comprising 1 person) and to liase with other departments to develop back-ups to manage leaves, etc. Qualifications / Experience Required - Include only those qualifications/experience absolutely necessary to perform the job. Should have at least 10 years experience, including 4 years in a Unit Heads capacity. Ability to interact with diverse set of stakeholders Ability to work to stringent deadlines, independently and with a Do-it-Right-the-first time approach to quality. Exhibit willingness to assume additional responsibilities as may be required. Fluent in Arabic, English

Company Name : Client of Symmetrical

Location : Dubai

Job Code : HR/SGS/059

Experience : 10

Job Salary Up to AED 26,000/- to AED 28,000/- pm

Hub Trading Company is a strategic business unit under the Sharjah Cooperative Society, focused on the import, export, and distribution of a wide range of consumer and commercial products. We are expanding our operations and seeking a highly organized and proactive Supply Chain & Logistics Officer to oversee the efficient flow of goods, from international procurement to local delivery.

Job Purpose:

The Supply Chain & Logistics Officer will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement, shipping, customs clearance, inventory control, and local distribution. The role demands a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of international logistics, supplier coordination, and regulatory compliance in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate international and local shipments from origin to destination, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
• Manage documentation for import/export, including shipping instructions, customs clearance, and compliance with UAE regulations
• Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and internal teams to ensure smooth logistics operations
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder cycles in coordination with the warehouse and procurement team
• Track shipment schedules, resolve delays, and optimize routes to reduce lead time and cost
• Maintain accurate records of shipping documents, customs declarations, and inventory transactions
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and quality standards
• Assist in preparing reports related to logistics KPIs, costs, and supplier performance
• Support demand planning and stock allocation for distribution across channels

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in supply chain or logistics, preferably in the trading, FMCG, or distribution industry
• Solid understanding of UAE import/export laws, customs clearance procedures, and logistics documentation
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally) and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to multitask and manage multiple shipments or supply chain tasks under tight deadlines

• Job title: Procurement and Purchase Executive
• Job Ref: W-PROC-211101
• Opening: 2
• Career Level: Middle
• Location:
  • Dubai International City / Dubai Business Bay – UAE
  • Amman – Jordan
• Nationality: Any
• Max age: 45 years
• Products/Industries: Industrial weighing scales, measuring instruments, instrumentation & process control, industrial automation, elevators & escalators, material handling & lifting equipment, tools/meters/ power tools & hardware, industrial electronics, electro-mechanical, marine, oil & gas, MEP, HVAC, IT, manufacturing machinery, packing and batching machines, commercial kitchen equipment, POS, office automation, wholesale office supplies, IT products / LV / ELV / BMS,

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Handle directly:-
  • Purchase &Procurement including the creation of orders lists
  • Manufacturer/Supplier Communications
• Support/collaborate closely:-
  • Production engineering OEM/ODM/OBM
  • Stock monitoring
  • Products development
  • Suppliers relationship management
  • Sea freight import supervision
  • Clearance & transportation supervision

Scope of work

• The search for international and local suppliers
• Price negotiation
• Products developments, OEM, ODM
• Create order lists based on the requirements: products description, specification, illustration, quantity, and packing
• Communicate effectively with manufacturers on the requirements, prices, payments, and technical deliverables
• Coordinate internally with accounts and operations on payment as per the terms and deliverables and receiving
• Work together with operations on stock monitoring with timely re-ordering to ensure the continuous availability of products for sales
• Prepare LPO, GRN documents
• Work with operations and technicals to manage the technical and after-sales issues with the suppliers & manufacturers
• Support & assist:-
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with the freight forwarders and related logistics providers on the import and export rates, booking, payments,documents, clearance, and other logistics
  • Coordination with the suppliers and freight forwarders on the delivery schedule, shipping, transportation, warehousing
  • PL, CI, COO

Qualification

• Excellent experience within any this job "Products/Industries": 2 years
• Excellent experience in international goods purchase for trading (B2B): 2 years
• Able to understand our products in a short period, including their basic technical aspects and specs
• Able to support or handle the technical purchasing
• Able to support or handle import sea freight
• Max age: 35 years
• Experience certificate/Letter related
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
• Must be: Fast self-learner, confident personality, highly disciplined and organized, 100% physically fit
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach, goal-oriented in meeting your own deadlines with little to no supervision.
• Very good in delivering explanations and presentations
• Fluent in English with a clear accent
• Excellent online search skills
• Excellent effective and efficient professional business communication
• Minimum typing speed: 25WPM
• Skilled and experienced in Word and Excel for cost & pricing calculations

Qualification plus points

• Skilled and experienced in LCL/FCL coordination is a plus+
• Skilled and experienced with Chinese B2B manufacturers is a plus+
• Experience within any this job overall "scope of work" is a plus+
• Engineering degree related is a plus+
• Experience as Technical Buyer is a plus+
• Holding a UAE driving license is a plus+
• Hands-on experience with Projects/CRM software is a plus+

References

• All information provided in your application or CV must be accurate and carefully selected.
• Candidates should be able to provide any required references, supporting documents, certificates, or letters

Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment assessment interview/test on (included but not limited):-

• • Ability to understand the basics of our products
  • MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of sea freight import process and requirements

How to Apply

• Submit Your Application via Email: Send your application to
• Complete the Online Application Form: For a preferred method of submission, click the 'Apply for this job' button below to fill out and submit the official online application form.

• Job title: Sea Freight Specialist/Coordinator/Manager Assistant
• Job Ref: W-CIF-211102
• Opening: 1
• Career Level: Middle-Senior
• Location:
  • Dubai International City / Dubai Business Bay – UAE
  • Amman – Jordan
• Nationality: Any
• Max age: 35 years
• Related or closed industries: Trading or contracting of mechatronics (instrumentation & process control, automation), industrial, electronics, ELV/LV, electro-mechanical, tools and hardware, or IT equipment, office supplies & stationery, office automation.
• Apply with confidence if you match the minimum qualifications; the right candidate will receive an immediate reply

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Handle directly:-
  • Sea freight import coordination/supervision
  • Manufacturer/Supplier communications
  • Shipping forwarder communications
  • Shipment clearance & Transportation coordination/supervision
  • Local logistics coordination/supervision
• Support/collaborate closely:-
  • Export
  • Purchase

Scope of work

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with the freight forwarders and related logistics providers on the import and export rates, booking, payments,documents, clearance, and other logistics
• Coordination with the suppliers and freight forwarders on the delivery schedule, shipping, transportation, warehousing
• Coordination of shipments customs clearance
• Work together with operations on receiving and warehousing
• Prepare COO, GRN documents
• Support & assist:-
  • Price/rate negotiation
  • International purchasing

Qualification

• Experience certificate/s related is a must
• Excellent experience in LCL/FCL: more than 2 years
• Able to start handling related tasks from the start with little-to-no-handover.
• Good knowledge of freight shipments clearance & domestic logistics and able to handle
• Able to support and handle the international purchasings
• Max age: 35 years
• Able to understand our products
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Must be: Fast self-learner, confident personality, highly disciplined and organized, 100% physically fit
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach, goal-oriented in meeting your own deadlines with little to no supervision.
• Very good in delivering explanations and presentations
• Fluent in English with a very clear accent
• Excellent online search skills
• Excellent effective and efficient professional business communication
• Minimum typing speed: 25WPM
• Skilled and experienced in Word and Excel

Qualification plus points

• Experience within any this job "Products/Industries" is a plus+
• Experience within any this job overall "scope of work" is a plus+
• Hands-on experience with Projects/CRM software is a plus+
• Excellent knowledge of DG handling is a plus+
• Purchase or procurement experience is a plus+

References

• All information provided in your application or CV must be accurate and carefully selected.
• Candidates should be able to provide any required references, supporting documents, certificates, or letters
• Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment assessment interview/test on:-
  • Ability to understand our products
  • MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of sea freight import process and requirements

References

• All information provided in your application or CV must be accurate and carefully selected.
• Candidates should be able to provide any required references, supporting documents, certificates, or letters

Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment assessment interview/test on (included but not limited):-

• • Ability to understand the basics of our products
  • MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of sea freight import process and requirements

How to Apply

• Submit Your Application via Email: Send your application to
• Complete the Online Application Form: For a preferred method of submission, click the 'Apply for this job' button below to fill out and submit the official online application form.

On behalf of our UAE-based client, an internationally active company specializing in the retail of quality home improvement and interior enhancement products, we are currently seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Lead to be based in Dubai. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement and logistics operations across international supply chains, including coordination with 3PL providers and optimization of retail and e-commerce logistics flows.
The Role

• Lead and develop key departments: procurement and logistics
• Ensure continuous and efficient logistics flow from procurement to final customer delivery
• Optimize international supply chain processes across China, Europe, and other regions
• Develop logistics capabilities for federal retail chains, marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms
• Control operational budgets and reduce costs without compromising service quality
• Set KPIs, drive performance, and motivate teams across all operational units
• Implement ERP systems, digital tools, and analytical processes to improve operational efficiency
  

• Higher education in technical or economic disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in logistics, procurement, or distribution
• Proficiency in international logistics, supply chain optimization, and ERP systems
• Strong understanding of retail distribution models, marketplaces, and online retail logistics
• Track record in leading process improvements and operational transformation projects
• Fluency in English and professional command of Russian
  

• Full-time position with official employment in Dubai
• Performance-based quarterly and/or annual bonus system
• Total compensation package to be discussed individually
• Professional growth opportunities in a multinational working environment
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday (5/2)
• Initial probation period: 6 months
  

• Opportunity to make a positive impact

• Job title: Supply Chain Assistant
• Job Ref: W-LOGA-211102
• Opening: 2
• Career Level: Jr-Middle
• Location:
  • Dubai International City / Dubai Business Bay – UAE
  • Amman – Jordan
• Nationality: Any
• Max age: 35 years
• Related or closed industries: Trading or contracting of mechatronics (instrumentation & process control, automation), industrial, electronics, ELV/LV, electro-mechanical, tools and hardware, or IT equipment, office supplies & stationery, office automation.
• Apply with confidence if you match the minimum qualifications; the right candidate will receive an immediate reply

This job is for specialized certified supply chain applicants or proven experienced professionals with more than 1-year experience in the international supply chain that can start handling related tasks from the start with little-to-no-handover.

Main Areas of Responsibilities / Scope of work

Support/Assist/collaborate closely on:-

• Sea freight import coordination/supervision
• Manufacturer/Supplier communications
• Shipping forwarder communications
• Clearing agent communications
• Clearing & Transportation coordination/supervision
• Procurement: finding new suppliers
• Purchase of new stock and reorder
• Warehousing and other logistics
• Export

Qualification

• Experience certificate/s is a must
• More than 2 years total experience and max of 6 years
• Good experience with any of the below
  • LCL/FCL: more than 1 year
  • International Purchase: more than 1 year
  • Supply Chain: more than 2 years
  • Holding a specialized supply chain certification
• Aware of freight mode shipments clearance & logistics
• Max age: 35 years.
• Able to understand the basics of our product
• Must be: Fast self-learner, confident personality, highly disciplined and organized, 100% physically fit
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach, goal-oriented in meeting your own deadlines with little to no supervision.
• Very good in delivering explanations and presentations
• Fluent in English with a very clear accent
• Good online search skills
• Good effective and efficient professional business communication
• Minimum typing speed: 25WPM
• Skilled and experienced in Word and Excel

Qualification plus points

• Experience within any this job “Products/Industries” is a plus+
• Hands-on experience with Projects/CRM software is a plus+
• Experience in the overall scope of work is a plus+
• Excellent knowledge of DG handling is a plus+

References

• All information provided in your application or CV must be accurate and carefully selected.
• Candidates should be able to provide any required references, supporting documents, certificates, or letters

Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment assessment interview/test on (included but not limited):-

• • Ability to understand the basics of our products
  • MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of sea freight import process and requirements

Apply

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 04/24/2025

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations in Sharaf Retail. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective flow of goods from suppliers to customers, warehousing, maintaining a high standard of quality, and improving supply chain processes to support our business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with company objectives.

• Manage procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution operations.

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Build strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and logistics partners.

• Monitor key supply chain metrics (e.g., lead time, fill rate, cost per unit) and prepare regular performance reports.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across the supply chain.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Product teams.

• Use ERP and supply chain management software to plan and track shipments, production, and inventory.

• Respond proactively to supply chain disruptions, shortages, and market changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, or procurement management.

• Strong understanding of supply chain concepts, including demand planning, forecasting, and inventory control.

• Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, RetailPro), and analytic tools

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• APICS or similar supply chain certification (e.g., CSCP, CPIM).

• Experience with international sourcing and customs regulations.

• Knowledge of audit processes & compliance