Senior Manager - Procurement

Execution of range of procurement activities pre and post award for large international civil projects.

Lead and execute the International Office unit procurement strategies and manage procurement activities including contract negotiation, award submission, purchase orders and supplier’s performance. Identify and evaluate cost saving opportunities to meet company’s financial objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day procurement operations aiming for efficiency and effectiveness.

Direct implementation of overall IO procurement strategies, monitor initiatives/plans and manage the prioritization/allocation of work ensuring to be aligned with AD Ports Group policy and Delegation of Authority.

Lead the negotiation process of Civil and Equipment contracts and agreements with bidders, contractor and suppliers and enforce favorable terms to contractual agreements for large international projects.

Provide coaching to key stakeholders to evaluate their purchasing requirement, assess risks and develop a sourcing strategy.

Provide guidance with regards to pre-qualifications, tender preparation, tender evaluations, award recommendations, claims, variations and close-outs.

Review and evaluate changes from standard ITT packages, resolution of bidders’ exceptions, evaluation criteria, commercial evaluations, and recommendations to management.

Oversee supplier/vendor’s claims and disputes, provide coaching to investigate and resolve issues with internal departments, and drive high stakeholder engagement while protecting AD Ports Group commercial interests.

Build and maintain strong relationship with key suppliers and vendors and deliver reports to the higher management representing current services and vendor/supplier performance.

Oversee and lead the corporate benchmark exercise and advise best practices, identify procurement saving opportunities, study market trends and examine supplier capabilities.

People Management Responsibilities:

Manage the team by evaluating the performance, providing feedback on an ongoing basis, identifying development needs and coaching them to ensure ongoing capability development.

Conduct trainings for the AD Ports Team on various aspects on which the role holder has subject matter expertise.

Ensure that the team has access to the necessary resources, including budget and technology, to support their projects.

Strategic Responsibilities:

Monitor division budget, track expenses and ensure adherence.

Manage supplier/vendor key performance indicators (KPIs) and highlight issues for decision making.

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.

Language Skills:

Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Knowledge of additional languages relevant to the region is highly advantageous.

Years of Experience:

A minimum of 12 years of experience in a similar role.

Nature of Experience:

In depth experience in pre-award and post-award contract management.

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.

Customer Focus

Mental Agility

Drive Performance

Courage

Inspire

• Evaluation
• Procurement Contract Management
• Procurement Negotiation
• Procurement Sourcing

Join us and be part of transforming global projects.

AD Ports Group
A Global Player

Through organic growth and partnerships, AD Ports Group has developed over the years into an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialisation, and economic diversification. Established by Emiri Decree and owned by ADQ, one of the…