Assistant Manager – Vendor Management

About the role

The company is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to lead vendor management for a leading jewellery organisation in Dubai. This role focuses on procurement, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management within the Gold & Diamonds sector.

Key responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee end‑to‑end procurement activities.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to improve supply‑chain efficiency.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier deliveries, ensure timely fulfilment and manage scrap‑related processes.
• Track vendor performance, implement improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with organisational standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to support continuous process improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement or a related field.
• 10–12 years of supply‑chain experience, mandatory experience in the Gold & Diamonds industry.
• Prior experience with Tanishq and hands‑on use of Microsoft Dynamics ERP.

Required skills

• Microsoft Dynamics ERP