Specialist - Procurement COE

Support to drive excellence in procurement processes, strategies and practices aiming to achieve procurement objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible to implement strategic initiatives aiming to enhance procurement effectives and efficiency.

• Support in optimizing end-to-end procurement processes, strategies and practices with regards to purchase requisitions and contracts management and recommend enhancement to the current workflow.

• Update procurement user guides, manuals and scope of works for completeness and consistency.

• Ensure to effectively utilize procurement technologies to streamline processes, enhance visibility and minimize discrepancies.

• Identify and assess risks associated with procurement processes while implementing the appropriate mitigation plans.

• Conduct a research and a benchmark to analyze procurement best practices and elevate the current processes.

• Track supplier performance and address problems and concerns for maximum efficiency.

• Handle the registration and prequalification of contractors and suppliers who are not already qualified in the Commercial Directory.

• Carry out and maintain the database of contractors and suppliers qualified by AD Ports Group in the Commercial Directory.

Educational and Technical Qualifications:|

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree is a plus

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Language Skills:|

• High level of proficiency in English; working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.

Years of Experience:|

• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar role

Nature of Experience:|

• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to understand strategic issues and hold an overall perspective of the organization.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performance teams.
• Track record for solving complex problems, designing creative strategies, and delivering significant impact.