Procurement Manager

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead logistics procurement initiatives across the Middle East. This role will focus on securing competitive resources for last-mile delivery, intercontinental transportation, and warehousing, while driving supplier optimization and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong negotiation skills, logistics market insight, and a strategic mindset to support our growing operations.Key Responsibilities Develop procurement strategies and plans for last-mile delivery, intercontinental fleets, and warehousing aligned with business goals.Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-quality logistics service providers to optimize performance and capacity.Manage supplier relationships, conduct regular performance reviews, and ensure adherence to contract terms.Cost Optimization & Negotiation Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings and increase procurement value.Source and assess new suppliers to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.Monitor market dynamics and adjust procurement strategies to maintain competitiveness.Compliance & Process Improvement Develop and implement procurement policies, workflows, and performance standards to ensure compliance and transparency.Collaborate with internal teams including operations, product, and sales to align procurement activities with overall business objectives.Supervise on-the-ground execution of procurement processes and drive continuous improvements.Qualifications & Skills Experience: Minimum 5+ years in logistics procurement, supply chain management, or vendor management, preferably within the Middle East.Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.Language: Fluency in English is required; Mandarin is a plus.Skills: Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities Deep knowledge of last-mile logistics, warehousing, and intercontinental transport Ability to analyze trends and implement cost-saving procurement strategies Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills If you're a strategic procurement professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced logistics environment, we welcome your application to join our team and help drive our regional success.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Supply Chain, Strategy/Planning, and Purchasing Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at JD.COM by 2x Get notified about new Procurement Manager jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Sr. Manager Logistics Operations - Q-Commerce Senior Procurement (Engineer) - Team Leader Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 4 hours ago Inbound Supply Chain Manager, Inbound Supply Chain Assistant Manager - Transactional Procurement (For Emiratization)Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 3 hours ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr