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Ref: HP350-7500
Job description / Role
This role focuses on strategic vendor management, efficient contracting processes, and corporate procurement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with regulations, optimising procurement practices, and fostering positive relationships with suppliers.
Client Details
A top tier local government entity in Abu Dhabi.
Description
* Develop and implement a comprehensive vendor management strategy aligned with organisational goals.
* Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key vendors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality goods and services.
* Oversee the end-to-end contracting process, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with legal and other stakeholders to develop and review contracts, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation.
* Lead and manage corporate procurement activities, including sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management.
* Implement and maintain procurement policies and procedures to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Job Offer
* Opportunity to work within a top tier-local government entity
* Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership on high impact engagements
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. CIPS qualification preferred,
* UAE National with Family Book (REQUIRED)
* Proven experience in a leadership role in public procurement, with a focus on vendor management and contracting.
* Knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex contracts.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
About the Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.