Buying Executive

Job Requisition ID: 182047

About Al-Futtaim

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Overview of the Role:

• BYD is not just an automaker; it is a global technology company leading electric mobility, battery innovation and sustainable transport solutions. Guided by our mission, “Technological Innovations for a Better Life”, BYD is shaping a zero-emission future worldwide.
• As part of Al-Futtaim Automotive, you will be at the forefront of this transformation in the UAE, inspiring customers and turning digital leads into loyal buyers. This role is about more than selling cars; it is about building trust, delivering experiences and representing a brand that is redefining mobility.
  
  

What You Will Do:

• Prospect, source, inspect and purchase vehicles at recommended prices.
• Deliver monthly vehicle-purchase targets and contribute to the budgeted gross-margin target.
• Maintain a balanced stock mix and appropriate pricing to support faster stock turnover and stock-age targets.
• Identify and maximise wholesale opportunities to buy and sell vehicles.
• Accurately record vehicle-condition findings on inspection forms and derive appropriate values.
• Provide internal and external customers with a consistently positive experience.
• Review your performance regularly and continuously improve against agreed targets.
  
  

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Experience buying or selling vehicles, or workshop-floor experience within a major automotive franchise.
• Sound vehicle-assessment and valuation capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated, target-focused and comfortable working in a high-activity environment.
• Customer-focused, emotionally mature and effective in a multicultural team.
  
  

About The Team

• You will join Electric Mobility team and report to the Head of Used Cars. The team is the key source of vehicles for the business and works in a customer-focused, performance-oriented environment across the showrooms.
  
  

Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.

With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems.

Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey.

Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities.

Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers. At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.