Senior Manager Purchasing

About us:

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

About the Division:

Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited, the subsidiary company of Al-Futtaim group of Dubai, is a story of rollicking success. With consistent corporate achievements, the company is recognized for corporate excellence and “Best Corporate Performance”.

With its Corporate office in Lahore, the AGTL plant at Dera Ghazi Khan, manufactures New Holland (Fiat) tractors in technical collaboration with CNHI - Case New Holland, the Number One manufacturer of agricultural tractors in the world. The AGTL plant, an icon of engineering dynamics operates on high efficiency. With Quality Control and Quality Assurance, quality improvement systems exist at every level. One of our mission statement reads: “Our most enduring competitive edge is the quality of tractors”.

What you will do?

Summary:

The Senior Manager Purchasing is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of engineering components including castings, forgings, sheet-metal parts, rubber, plastics, and related items while ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, timely availability, and adherence to cost indexing requirements. The role encompasses supply chain consolidation, supplier evaluation and development, cost analysis, negotiation, and contract management. It also drives cost-saving initiatives, monitors global and local market trends, and ensures full compliance with procurement policies. The position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to align purchasing activities with production, engineering, and overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Costing:

• Collect market data, analyze, and prepare “To-Be” cost for every tractor component
• Analyze and gather market insights on cost components such as labor, material, foreign exchange fluctuations, utilities, and overheads
• Standardize the cost of all tractor components with justification for any deviation from standard cost
• Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of products and business activities
• Analyze collected data and calculate overhead, labor, and other production factor rates
• Generate index cost sheets and validate costs of individual items
• Evaluate price increase cases periodically
• Build consensus with vendors on pricing
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs of vendors, examine variances, and compare with budgeted costs
• Oversee recording of cost information for controlling expenditures
• Prepare cost estimates for new and proposed products
• Provide management with reports comparing factors affecting prices and profitability
• Prepare and maintain cost sheets
• Monitor raw material and local value addition price fluctuations (e.g., HRC, CRC, alloy steel, casting) and prepare price cases

Purchasing:

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize sheet metal procurement
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sheet metal components into manufacturing processes
• Conduct market research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for supply chain optimization
• Implement cost-saving strategies and supplier diversification to reduce dependency on single-source vendors
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry standards
• Provide strategic procurement insights to senior management through data-driven reporting
• Actively work with Inventory and Finance teams to develop and operate standard period-end closing schedules and desk procedures
• Monitor and track offsite inventory balances and sales activity; collaborate with Innovation/Process Improvement teams to develop inventory tracking systems
• Ensure timely price implementation to facilitate supplier coordination
• Prepare comparative statements, letters of intent, and order approval documents for new developments
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Quality Assurance, for feedback
• Prepare manual purchases, engagement letters, purchase orders (POs), and approvals

Education:

Masters in Supply Chain/Engineering/ Accounts & finance or any other relevant or similar discipline.

Minimum Experience and Knowledge:

10-12 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing industry.

Job-Specific/Technical Skills:

• Process improvement
• Cost reduction, Analytical skills
• Quality control circle
• Supply chain management