Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist - UAEN - Supply Management

Job purpose:

Assist the unit’s business in effecting efficient sourcing processes to save costs and maximize profitability by assisting in the negotiating processes with suppliers to obtain services at the best prices. The role holder is expected to support the unit in coordination of activities to achieve the desired outcomes of the unit.

• Understand and ensure the processes are compliant with the various laws and regulations in place by the business and the Government of Abu Dhabi.
• Support the sourcing process in an ethical and compliant way and ensure it is aligned with international, local standards, laws and regulations.
• Ensure that all activities conducted during the sourcing and selection process are above board and satisfactory to the ethical requirements of the business and the Government of Abu Dhabi.
• Update and maintain and develop the Vendor Database with vendor pre-qualification, background checks, on‑boarding, status and currency of registration (trade and commercial licences etc.).
• Support in the development of the quality performance guidelines and corrective actions for supplier performance improvement and manage milestone deliverables verification process.

• Provide support to team which helps facilitate the bidding process by answering any queries and routing questions to the relevant personnel in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support in facilitating the pre‑qualification of suppliers for Bidders lists (due diligence) with any applicable Business Partners to develop accuracy in the vendor/supplier selection process.