Job Description
NMK Electronics, a Midwich Group company, stands at the forefront of the professional AV industry in the Middle East. With a strong presence across the region, NMK combines a premium portfolio of reputable brands, a dedicated and skilled team and a reputation built on trust and results that started in the 1980s.
Our expertise has earned us the confidence of top consultants, system integrators and end users. NMK has delivered a number of prominent local AV projects throughout the region, and with a mission to drive growth, this is an exciting time to join the team.
Job Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our Procurement and Logistics operations. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance cost efficiency, ensure timely delivery of goods and services, and maintain the highest standards of quality, compliance, and supplier performance.
The ideal candidate will drive excellence across the end-to-end supply chain by optimizing procurement processes, building strong vendor partnerships, leading a capable team, and aligning sourcing and logistics activities with the company's operational and financial objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervises the daily activities of the purchasing function.
Manage the purchase order process, ensuring accurate and timely purchase order creation, issuance, and tracking. Ensure the purchase order process is in line with the Company's SOP and audit requirements. - Oversee logistics operations including import/export, freight management, and shipment planning (air and sea) to balance cost and delivery efficiency.
- Manage lead times, coordinate delivery schedules, and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
- Supervise inventory levels to ensure stock availability while minimizing excess and carrying costs.
- Foster a culture of professionalism among Colleagues in the team. Supervise and provide guidance to the procurement & logistics team, including training, performance evaluation and management, and professional development initiatives. Establish, develop and monitor procurement & logistics KPI's.
- Achieve cost savings by optimizing air and sea shipment while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
- Work closely with finance, logistics, and brand management teams to forecast demand, align procurement plans, and ensure smooth coordination across the supply chain and develop procurement & logistics plans accordingly
- Support business planning through accurate procurement data, market insights, and supplier performance analysis.
- Identify and evaluate potential 3rd party suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
- Monitor and analyse supplier performance, and product specifications to identify opportunities of streamlining process improvements including disputes, quality concerns, delivery delays, and payment discrepancies.
Education, Experience, and Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or professional certification in Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory supply chain role, with proven team leadership.
- Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, direct procurement, and logistics operations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably MS Dynamics).
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven professional.
