Ref: KP074-2429

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The objective of the Centralised Procurement function is to encapsulate all forms of non-development procurement of assets (goods and services, works, supply agreement, annual maintenance contracts, professional engagement, etc) for the business units based on the required scope of work. Specifically, this position works closely with the various business units across the organisation and Finance Department.

A variety of benefits associated with a centralized procurement include:
• Control and monitor the implementation and the compliance of the procurement process.
• Ensure vendors / contractors are prequalified as per the approved procurement Manual.
• Develop “Vendor Management System”.
• Ensure that the procurement of goods and services are in line with quality standards, time and budget.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and decrease turnaround time.
• Centralise the negotiation with the contractors to ensure achieving cost savings.
• Develop and continuously improve the SAP solutions of Procurement cycle.

Technical
• Lead a team as assigned by the head of the department to manage Procurement transactions for the non-development requirements.
• Provide Procurement advices to internal customers to ensure risks are minimized, best value is achieved
• Prepare Requests for Proposal/Invitation to bid documents based on business needs, advise on selection of tenderers, prepare tender evaluation reports, lead and conduct the tender negotiation process up to and including preparing final recommendations for head of department’s approval.
• Prepare and present relevant reports at regular intervals on progress against a baseline procurement program and supplier service delivery
• Adapt standard form of contracts, in conjunction with Group legal.
• Effectively lead the assigned team members.
• Adapt standard form of contracts, in conjunction with Group legal, for the procurement of various maintenance agreements, service agreements, and agreements of purchase

Process
• Monitor procurement process to maintain efficiency of daily operations.
• Provide guidance to the assigned team members to ensure compliance to the procurement process.
• Comply with and use of organisational forms and processes to ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with approved procurement policies and the Delegation of Authority

Systems
• Assist the head of department in transforming the manual system to automated system of procurement process
• Provide guidance to the assigned team members in SAP use and functionalities.
• Communicate directly with SAP team to ensure best practice of bidding and system functions personalization are implemented.

Customer
• Provide the complete service interface between customers and Centralised Procurement department and the contractors / vendors by ensuring service requirements are met in accordance with budget and quality.

Requirements

• University Qualifications: Bachelors Degree
• Nature and length of previous experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in Procurement function.
• Nationality Preference: UAE National
• Language Fluency: Arabic and English
• Current Location: UAE

About the Company

Engage was formed in 2007 in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.

We provide precision staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to the best candidates and the best vacancies.

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Procurement Officer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 7,000

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