Location: Dubai
Language: English and Arabic mandatory
Milele is a renowned name in the UAE's automotive industry, and we're looking for a Vehicle Procurement Executive to join our Demand Planning team in Dubai. In this role, you will source vehicles across local and international markets, making sure our inventory is cost-effective and well-stocked to support our sales and export operations.
What you'll do
- Source and buy vehicles through auctions, dealer networks, fleet disposals and direct sellers in the UAE, GCC, Europe, USA, Asia and Africa.
- Assess vehicle condition, specifications, mileage and market demand before committing to a purchase.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms and deal structures to protect margins, within approved budgets.
- Build strong relationships with auction houses, dealers and fleet companies, and keep the supplier database up to date.
- Coordinate with logistics, operations and finance for timely delivery, and manage title transfers, customs clearance and RTA registration.
- Monitor stock levels, ageing and market pricing, and prepare regular procurement reports for management.
- Drive process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma methods.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Automotive Engineering or a related field (preferred).
- At least 3 years' experience in vehicle procurement, automotive trading or fleet acquisition, ideally in GCC or international markets.
- A proven record of successful vehicle sourcing and cost negotiation.
- Experience with auction platforms such as Copart, Manheim or ADESA (an advantage).
- Understanding of UAE customs, import/export rules and RTA processes, including Dubai Customs portals and RTA Smart Services.
- Fluent English and Arabic (mandatory). Another international language is a strong advantage.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and relationship-building skills, high ownership, and the ability to handle several sourcing activities under pressure.
Why Milele
You'll join a fast-growing automotive group, work across global markets, and have clear ownership of a role that directly affects our margins and stock.