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New Job Opening: Strategic Sourcing Manager (m/f/d) Consumer Electronics in Dubai, United Arab Emira

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Job Description - New Job Opening: Strategic Sourcing Manager (m/f/d) Consumer Electronics in Dubai, United Arab Emira


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ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE


Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.


Our Austrian client is a leading international organization operating across multiple markets, with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth within the telecommunications and consumer electronics sector. They are currently seeking a Sourcing Manager / Category Manager / Market Expert to drive procurement strategy and execution for consumer electronics and second-life devices. This role offers significant ownership, regional exposure, and the opportunity to directly influence sourcing performance and supplier partnerships.


Your duties and responsibilities will include:




  • Act as an alternative sourcing channel for regional operating companies and own the end-to-end sourcing process from order to delivery

  • Identify sourcing opportunities through market analysis and supplier benchmarking

  • Develop and implement multi-sourcing strategies to ensure competitive pricing and supply continuity

  • Design and optimize logistics flows for sourcing consumer electronics across multiple countries

  • Lead RFx processes, including supplier selection, evaluation, and onboarding

  • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, supply conditions, and long-term agreements

  • Manage the full product lifecycle from sourcing to after-sales considerations, including warranty aspects

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers and vendors

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier communication and performance management

  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, finance, legal, and operations teams

  • Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and service quality

  • Analyze market price dynamics and industry trends within the consumer electronics space

  • Ensure risk mitigation strategies are in place for supply continuity

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and logistics processes



To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:




  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

  • Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, and logistics of consumer electronics across multiple geographies

  • Strong understanding of electronics markets, including pricing dynamics, after-sales support, and warranty structures

  • Demonstrated expertise in supplier management and contract negotiations

  • Experience managing RFx processes and sourcing strategies

  • Excellent analytical and commercial acumen

  • Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to manage complex supplier ecosystems across different regions

  • Experience building and maintaining supplier relationships within the consumer electronics industry (preferred)

  • Strategic mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment



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Internationale Stellenangebote bei deutschen Unternehmen, Karriere-Chancen im Mittleren Osten oder Australien. Rekrutierung von Fach- und Führungskräften.

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