Procurement Manager - Mandarin Speaker

Company Description Sindan is a UAE-based AI-powered technology company redefining how industries design, produce, and deploy components. Home to the region’s largest fleet of industrial AI-powered 3D printers, and backed by strategic partnerships with Mubadala, G42, Tawazun, Strata, and Khalifa University, we deliver localized, end-to-end manufacturing solutions across energy, mobility, consumer products, aerospace, healthcare, and the creative industries. With the largest 3D printing facility in the MENA region and a world-class team, we are shaping the future of how things are made in the UAE and beyond. Role Description The Procurement Manager leads the organization’s procurement function, ensuring the strategic, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of goods and services across all business units. The role oversees procurement operations for additive manufacturing materials, advanced technology equipment, robotics platforms, indirect procurement, and corporate services. This role has a strong international sourcing focus, particularly in managing relationships with Chinese vendors, OEMs, and technology partners. The Procurement Manager supports the introduction of advanced technologies into the UAE market, including additive manufacturing systems, robotics solutions, humanoid technologies, and related R&D services. The Procurement Manager acts as a strategic business partner to operations, engineering, finance, IT, and business development teams while driving procurement governance, supplier performance, cost optimization, and procurement digitalization initiatives. Responsibilities Procurement Leadership & Strategy Lead and manage the procurement function, including the Senior Procurement Officer and Procurement Officer. Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with operational and business objectives. Establish procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and service delivery. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Lead sourcing initiatives for additive manufacturing materials, industrial equipment, robotics systems, software, and corporate procurement requirements. Manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for strategic and high-value procurement projects. Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, service-level agreements, and long-term contracts. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity, quality, innovation, and cost optimization. Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs related to delivery, quality, responsiveness, and commercial competitiveness. International Procurement & Chinese Vendor Management Lead procurement activities involving international suppliers, with particular emphasis on Chinese vendors and manufacturing ecosystems. Manage cross-border sourcing activities including supplier negotiations, import/export coordination, logistics, customs documentation, and international compliance. Support the sourcing of emerging technologies such as humanoid robotics, robot dogs, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and advanced manufacturing solutions. Build strong relationships with Chinese OEMs, suppliers, and technology partners while demonstrating awareness of Chinese business culture and international procurement practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Cost Optimization Partner with operations, engineering, finance, warehouse, and project teams to align procurement with operational priorities and project timelines. Support budgeting, CAPEX planning, inventory optimization, and working capital initiatives. Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, strategic sourcing, and process optimization. Provide procurement analysis and recommendations to support informed business decisions. Contract Management, Compliance & Digitalization Oversee the full contract lifecycle including negotiation, execution, renewals, and supplier performance management. Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies, UAE regulations, and international trade standards. Maintain procurement documentation, reporting, and audit readiness. Drive procurement digitalization initiatives using ERP systems, analytics tools, and AI-powered technologies to improve reporting, automation, and decision-making. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field. Professional certifications such as