Logistics, Suppliers & Fleet Manager

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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
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• 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
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• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple projects and operational requirements.