Procurement Manager - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tazweed Employment Services

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Job Purpose


Manage the procurement process for all services to ensure XXX's operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality, delivery time and other requirements defined by end user.

Vendor selection management and evaluation in line with XXX's procurement strategy, plans, policies and procedures to ensure continuity of supply.


Key Responsibilities

Functional

  • Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and costeffective.
  • Develop the procurement plan for all products and services (including subcontracts) across AGPC and define volume and price targets per product.
  • Shortlist suppliers, launch tenders, select suppliers, negotiate prices and manage suppliers relationship with new and existing suppliers while ensuring the routine evaluation of their performance against contract requirements and business needs and monitoring contractual compliance
  • Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with key strategic suppliers.
  • Support Sales / BD Team with timely analysis of raw material cost, price and market developments.
  • Contribute to the annual expenditure analysis and procurement planning exercise of AGPC to identify opportunities for cost improvement and efficiency through strategic partnerships, key price agreements and others
  • Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies, procedures and develop, communicate and implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed
  • Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments
  • Manage the development and maintenance of a vendor database to manage purchase and service documentation, ensure routine maintenance of records and archives and maintain a list of preferred suppliers
  • Support departments in identifying their needs and defining the scope of work for tenders and requests for quotations
  • Prepare periodic reports to the Chief Commercial Officer
  • Conduct periodic value for money studies of existing contracts and arrangements and provide recommendations as required for continuous improvement
  • Establish an internal framework for effective and efficient submission of purchase requests and orders
  • Manage the development and issuance of Request for Proposals (RFPs) with clearly defined requirements to ensure a competitive bid process
  • Lead the commercial evaluation of Request for Quotations (RFQs) from vendors in line with value for money principles
  • Supervise the process of collecting and validating purchasing needs from relevant departments in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring that purchase requests are reviewed against AGPCs purchase plan
  • Manage the preparation, issuance, tracking and expediting of purchase orders for the procurement of general products and services in line with contractual agreements and approved schedules
  • Manage and monitor performance of subcontractors.
  • Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for
money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from internal stakeholders

  • Participate in the enforcement of QMS and HSE Policy and procedures
  • Report any defect, hazard or near miss in the workplace which might endanger health & safety, and environment and stop work if any hazard posing risk to HSE is identified
  • Participate and support all health, safety and environment initiatives offered by the company including campaigns, trainings, emergency drills, etc.
  • Perform other duties as required by upper management

Financial Management

  • Ensure that the approved budget is being allocated as per the plans and highlight any deviation actual / foreseen to management
  • Ensure alignment with relevant financial policies and procedures applicable to the role and provide guidance to direct reportees as necessary
  • Contribute to the budget development process and provide relevant inputs

People Management

  • Contribute to the preparation of workforce planning reports, talent acquisition action items and talent management activities at the section level
  • Contribute to the definition of performance objectives for all direct reportees and perform midyear and year end performance reviews. Monitor performance and give adhoc advice when necessary to ensure that performance objectives are met
  • Manage reporting teams and ensure effective leadership in order to adequately manage human capital in their achievement of AGPC's objectives and targets
  • Provide guidance and support to reportees on operational and functional matters

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, with 5 years in a managerial p

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