Procurement Evaluator

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Conduct thorough physical and technical inspections of vehicles at auctions, trade-ins, and supplier locations prior to purchase. Assess mechanical, structural, electrical, and cosmetic condition using standardized inspection checklists. Identify accident history, odometer discrepancies, flood/fire damage, and title irregularities. Coordinate with the Product Quality Team for technical diagnostics on flagged or high-risk vehicles. Ensure inspection findings are accurate against actual vehicle condition in at least 95% of cases (verified quarterly). Determine fair market value of candidate vehicles using UAE resale benchmarks and comparable listings. Estimate refurbishment costs and their impact on projected resale margins. Recommend maximum acquisition price to keep vehicles below market resale value. Analyse depreciation trends and demand levels for specific makes, models, and trims. Provide data-driven valuation reports to support go/no-go purchase decisions. Verify vehicle ownership, registration, and RTA compliance documentation prior to acquisition sign-off. Confirm vehicles are free of outstanding loans, fines, or legal encumbrances. Prepare formal evaluation reports to support audits, approvals, and record-keeping. Ensure 100% compliance with UAE regulations, including RTA requirements and VAT. Work closely with the Procurement Specialist to validate sourcing decisions before final purchase approval. Collaborate with the Cataloging Associate to ensure inventory data and condition grading are accurate. Liaise with the Sales team on market demand and desirability of specific vehicle categories. Support auction strategy through pre-bid evaluations and risk flagging. Maintain evaluation logs and quality-metrics dashboards for management review. Identify recurring patterns in vehicle condition issues to refine sourcing and inspection criteria. Recommend process improvements to reduce vehicle evaluation cycle time. Track evaluator accuracy against post-purchase inspection and resale outcomes. Desired Candidate Profile Preferably within the UAE automotive or used car industry experience. Strong working knowledge of vehicle mechanics, common defect patterns, and refurbishment cost drivers. Familiarity with vehicle history and valuation tools/platforms. Proficiency in inventory management systems (e.g., Oracle, Salesforce) and Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage). Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to exercise sound, independent judgment given the financial impact of evaluation decisions. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry AutomotiveAutomobileAuto Accessories Department / Functional Area BuyingPurchaseProcurementVendor Management Keywords Vehicle InspectionVehicle ValuationQuality AssessmentProcurementVehicle MechanicsRefurbishment CostValuation ToolsInventory Management SystemsOracleSalesforceMicrosoft ExcelComplianceRTA RegulationsVATMarket ValueDepreciation Analysis Get real-time job updates only on our App