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Logistics, Suppliers & Fleet Manager
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Type
Full Time
Experience
5 years
Full job description
About the Role
High Trust General Contracting & Transport is looking for an experienced Logistics, Suppliers & Fleet Manager to manage fleet and logistics operations, supplier relationships, transportation resources, and the sourcing and rental of vehicles, machinery, and equipment required for company projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily fleet and logistics operations, including trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and transportation activities.
- Coordinate vehicle and equipment allocation according to project and operational requirements.
- Source and arrange the supply and rental of heavy machinery, equipment, vehicles, and other resources required for projects.
- Identify suitable suppliers and rental companies and obtain competitive quotations.
- Negotiate prices, rental terms, availability, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions.
- Coordinate delivery, mobilization, demobilization, and return of rented machinery and equipment.
- Manage suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers and monitor their performance.
- Monitor vehicle and equipment utilization, availability, fuel consumption, rental costs, and operating expenses.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure company-owned vehicles and equipment are properly maintained and available for operation.
- Monitor vehicle and equipment registration, insurance, permits, inspections, and other required documentation.
- Coordinate with drivers, operators, supervisors, workshops, and project teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Support project teams in arranging additional manpower, vehicles, machinery, and equipment when required.
- Maintain an updated database of suppliers, rental companies, equipment, rental rates, and availability.
- Monitor supplier invoices, rental periods, contracts, and related documentation.
- Support cost control and identify opportunities to reduce fleet, logistics, rental, and transportation costs.
- Maintain accurate fleet, equipment, supplier, rental, maintenance, and logistics records.
- Prepare regular reports on fleet utilization, equipment availability, supplier performance, rental activities, and logistics costs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, UAE regulations, and project requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, fleet, transportation, equipment, or procurement-related operations.
- Experience in construction, contracting, transportation, or heavy equipment operations is highly preferred.
- Strong experience in fleet, driver, and equipment management.
- Practical experience in sourcing and renting heavy machinery and equipment, including excavators, loaders, graders, rollers, water tankers, dump trucks, trailers, and other construction equipment.
- Strong supplier, vendor management, and negotiation skills.
- Good knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance, registration, insurance, permits, inspections, and operational documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Office and logistics/fleet reporting.
- UAE driving license is an advantage.
- Immediate availability to join is mandatory.
Preferred Candidate
- Strong knowledge of the Abu Dhabi/UAE logistics, transportation, and construction equipment rental markets.
- Established contacts with equipment suppliers, rental companies, transport providers, and subcontractors will be an advantage.
- Experience managing trucks, trailers, heavy machinery, drivers, and operators.
- Ability to quickly source required equipment and negotiate competitive rates.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance availability, quality, and cost.
- Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple projects and operational requirements.
