Temporary Procurement Professional

Job description / Role

A leading semi-governmental organization based in Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit experienced Procurement professional on a temporary basis. The desired candidates must have experience with manufacturing or printing industry. The candidate must also have at least 4 years of experience in procurement or contracts management

This role is responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors.

The responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- Assists in preparing formal bid documents for items and services in compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
- Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
- Performs preliminary evaluation of quotations, bids and proposals.
- Reviews documents and data (e.g. incoming requisitions, past purchases, reconciliations, inventories, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completeness and accuracy of purchasing process.
- Ensure end to end execution process
- Obtains and updates information on market and contract purchase prices.
- Coordinates expenditure records with the Finance & Procurement function in order to assure prompt and accurate payment to vendors.
- Maintains the supplier performance database.
- Building strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers.
- Work with internal customers to define their requirements, forecast life-cycle costs, and develop and implement acquisition strategies to obtain best supply arrangements. This can entail the preparation of bid solicitation package, evaluation of proposals, selection of suppliers, negotiation of supply arrangements, and formalization of procurement agreements.
- The successful candidate must also be comfortable working within extremely tight deadlines.

Requirements

- Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a business or engineering related discipline
- Preference will be given to qualified candidates in CIPS or equivalent certificate in procurement & supply chain management.
- 4-5 years of experience in procurement or contracts management, preferably in a printing environment
- Ability to prepare specifications and invitations to bid and to evaluate bid offers.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and files
- Strong problem solving, decision making, negotiation, teamwork, leadership and analytical skills
- Customer focus
- Strong computer skills, proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems such Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics.
- Logistics Management.
- Inventory Management.

About the Company

Executive Solutions is a different breed of talent consultancy. Driven by a unique philosophy, we think differently and act differently from the pack. Were here to do one thing: to improve our clients businesses by finding, focusing and delivering the most talented people.

We dont just do traditional contingency recruitment. Discovering talent is much more than just matching a CV to a vacancy - its about understanding companys corporate culture and ensuring a comprehensive match. We believe that in order to find the right candidate we must understand the motivations and ambitions of senior management, which is reflected in our personal approach when partnering with a client.

Executive Solutions is your trusted talent solutions partner head quartered in Dubai, specialising in direct talent, tailored talent and HR talent solutions, along with Nationalisation initiatives throughout the Middle East. Driven by a unique philosophy, we incorporate innovative and comprehensive talent management solutions each tailored to suit what our clients need.