Procurement Specialist (Metals: Aluminum & Copper Scrap)

Confidential Company

The Procurement Specialist will manage high-volume monthly sourcing of aluminium and copper scrap to maintain safety stock as per defined norms and consumption for factory operations. The role requires strong UAE-market knowledge, established relationships with scrap vendors, and full responsibility for quality assurance, pricing, and supply reliability.

Purpose

The Procurement Specialist will manage high-volume monthly sourcing of aluminium and copper scrap to maintain safety stock as per defined norms and consumption for factory operations.

The role requires strong UAE-market knowledge, established relationships with scrap vendors, and full responsibility for quality assurance, pricing, and supply reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Develop procurement strategies, onboard new vendors, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve optimal cost and supply security.

• Source and purchase 1,500 MT aluminium + 500 MT copper scrap per month, primarily from the UAE market, with international sourcing as required.

• Track LME trends to guide purchasing decisions and timing.

• Ensure full quality assurance including grade verification, inspections, and compliance with specifications. • Coordinate logistics for timely, cost-effective deliveries.

• Manage procurement budgets and maintain adherence to defined limits.

• Ensure 100% availability of Raw materials as per weekly/monthly production plans.

Market Analysis & Planning

• Monitor global and regional scrap market trends affecting pricing and supply.

• Prepare market reports, pricing forecasts, and risk-mitigation strategies.

• Align procurement with operations, finance, and sales requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and manage strong relationships with local UAE scrap yards, traders, and aggregators. • Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews.

• Negotiate and manage long-term supply agreements.

• Ensure supplier compliance with environmental, regulatory, and company standards.

• Drive supplier development to improve consistency and service quality.