Role Description The Senior Supply Chain Specialist – Chemical Raw Materials at New Age is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai . The role is responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of chemical raw materials used in paint manufacturing, ensuring their availability in the required quantities, quality, and time. Key responsibilities include monitoring raw material requirements, preparing purchase plans, coordinating with local and international suppliers, requesting and evaluating quotations, negotiating prices and terms, issuing purchase orders, and following up on deliveries. The Senior Supply Chain Specialist will monitor inventory levels, consumption rates, stock availability, batch numbers, and expiry dates to ensure optimal inventory levels and prevent production delays or excess stock. The role will also coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Quality Control, Finance, and Procurement teams to ensure the smooth flow of raw materials and alignment with production requirements. The position will be responsible for evaluating supplier performance, identifying alternative suppliers, managing supply risks, supporting cost-reduction initiatives, and improving procurement and inventory processes. The role will also ensure that chemical raw materials are properly documented, stored, handled, and received according to company procedures and applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Strong experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Raw Material Planning. Previous experience in the paints, coatings, chemicals, construction chemicals, or manufacturing industry is highly preferred. Good knowledge of chemical raw materials used in paint manufacturing, such as resins, pigments, solvents, additives, fillers, and other related materials. Strong experience in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, negotiation, purchasing, and delivery follow-up. Experience in inventory management, including stock control, replenishment planning, consumption tracking, batch and expiry-date monitoring. Strong analytical skills for demand forecasting, material planning, cost analysis, and supplier evaluation. Ability to coordinate effectively with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Finance, and Procurement departments. Good knowledge of local and international suppliers of chemical raw materials is an advantage. Ability to identify supply risks and develop alternative sourcing solutions. Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel for purchasing, inventory tracking, and reporting. Experience in preparing Supply Chain KPIs and management reports. Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Previous experience in a senior supply chain/procurement role within a paints or chemical manufacturing company is preferred. Ability to work Remote From Dubai and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.