Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

The Procurement Manager will work on the procurement elements of projects and will be responsible for the day to day onsite procurement activities. As required, Client liaison will be provided and manage liaison with other appointed consultants, representatives and entities. This role will be varied in its scope depending on the project requirements. The Procurement Manager will be providing input into the creation of standardized procurement processes and procedures for the project for approval by the Client. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all procurement activities comply with these approved processes and procedures.

General Procurement Activities to be managed/supported by the Procurement Manager:
- Process and Procedures review and confirmation/establishment
- Procurement Strategy development
- Procurement Programme and Tracker establishment
- Pre-Qualification process and evaluation
- Solicitation of Interest process
- Request for Proposal / Tender Document drafting
- Tender process management including Tender Clarification process
- Tender Evaluation process and Final recommendations report production
- Contract Drafting and Execution

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role in GCC
- Detailed technical Procurement knowledge
- Local Supply Chain knowledge
- Skilled Negotiator
- Professional report and letter writing
- Man Management experience
- Tender management
- Client / Stakeholder management

Preferred Requirements:
- CIPS or RICS membership
- Degree qualified

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:
- A competitive salary
- Accommodation allowance
- Transportation allowance
- Annual leave
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
- Employee Assistance Programme

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).