Specialist – Procurement COE (United Arab Emirates) Abu Dhabi

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business, with a Master’s degree considered an advantage. A minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience is required, along with strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.

Job Summary

Support to drive excellence in procurement processes, strategies and practices
aiming to achieve procurement objectives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities:

* Responsible to implement strategic initiatives aiming to enhance procurement
effectives and efficiency. 

* Support in optimizing end-to-end procurement processes, strategies and
practices with regards to purchase requisitions and contracts management and
recommend enhancement to the current workflow.

* Update procurement user guides, manuals and scope of works for completeness
and consistency. 

* Ensure to effectively utilize procurement technologies to streamline
processes, enhance visibility and minimize discrepancies. 

* Identify and assess risks associated with procurement processes while
implementing the appropriate mitigation plans. 

* Conduct a research and a benchmark to analyze procurement best practices and
elevate the current processes. 

* Track supplier performance and address problems and concerns for maximum
efficiency. 

* Handle the registration and prequalification of contractors and suppliers who
are not already qualified in the Commercial Directory.

* Carry out and maintain the database of contractors and suppliers qualified by
AD Ports Group in the Commercial Directory.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering,
Business Administration or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus

Language Skills:

* High level of proficiency in English; working knowledge of Arabic is
highly desirable.

Years of Experience:

* A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar role

Nature of Experience:

* In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards.

* Ability to understand strategic issues and hold an overall perspective of the
organization.

* Strong negotiation and relationship management skills. 

* Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

* Strong analytical and research skills.

* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with
individuals at all levels of the organization.

* Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing
high-performance teams.

* Track record for solving complex problems, designing creative strategies, and
delivering significant impact.

Responsibilities

The Specialist will implement strategic initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and optimize end-to-end processes including contract management. They are also responsible for maintaining supplier databases, conducting market research, and mitigating procurement-related risks.

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