This opportunity is with our client — a growing steel trading company in the UAE. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and source steel products (MS/GI/CI pipes, coils, and sections) from local UAE suppliers. - Negotiation: Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to maximize cost-efficiency. - Market Analysis: Monitor daily price fluctuations and market inventory levels to make data-driven purchasing decisions. - Vendor Management: Build and maintain a robust, transparent database of reliable vendors and evaluate their performance regularly. - Internal Coordination: Work closely with the sales and warehouse teams to ensure stock levels align with customer demand and delivery timelines.

Candidate Requirements: - Experience: 2 to 5 years in steel procurement or trading within the UAE. - Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the UAE steel supplier landscape and current market pricing dynamics. - Technical Skills: Full proficiency in data classification and managing accurate vendor/inventory databases. - Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation power, analytical thinking, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment. Language & Market Exposure: - English: Fluent (Mandatory). - Advantageous: Proficiency in Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, or Kazakh. - Professional Network: A pre-existing network of suppliers from the UAE, China, CIS, or Indian markets is highly desirable.