Vice President - Tendering

JOB PURPOSE

• Manage the tendering process from RFP development till the appointment of the consultant / contractor.
• Perform the contractor prequalification, completion of tender documents, bid evaluations & finalizing contract documents.

• Manage and implement the tendering process from planning & prequalification until award, ensure it is implemented as per the procurement policy and procedures.
• Review tender-related scope templates (consultants and contractors) and associated documentation to comply with latest Laws, regulations, Policy & Procedures, and liaise with Legal and Finance Departments.
• Develop requalification of consultants, contractors and service providers and classifying them based on their expertise and other set criteria
• Review project scope received from Users/Clients and liaise with the Users to develop and maintain scopes of work samples for issue in RFPs.
• Provide extended information to all Users’ teams/Clients in preparation of Project Procurement Strategies (and packages)
• Review submissions and approve prequalification and technical evaluation criteria and ensure that these are in line with Company standards.
• Review short-listed bidders identified by User & Vendor Management and obtain “Expression of Interest”.
• Liaise with the Users to arrange for site visits and pre-bid meetings.
• Coordinate and participate in tender opening of technical and commercial proposals
• Liaise with Project management teams (and PMC) and other Users for bid technical clarification requests/evaluation and Perform clarification requests/commercial evaluation for bids of technically acceptable bidders.
• Seek assistance from Cost Estimation and project teams and PMC (if required) to evaluate bidders’ or sub-contractors’ priced proposals (quotations) for tenders.
• Support Users on technical negotiations and lead commercial negotiations with bidders to secure the most competitive offers that provide the Company with the best value for money without risk exposure.
• Conduct periodic study on ALDAR spend analysis as per category and vendor
• Support with market research for adequate and innovative design and solution

Min of 10+ years of experience in tendering and general procurement with a proven track of procurement cycle experience through ERP modules.

Min of 2+ years of managerial experience

• Construction Industry - Buildings & Infrastructure Works

• Specific knowledge of FIDIC contract terms, local laws and other forms of contracts
• High ethics that lend to managing an unbiased tendering process
• Enforcing standards, procedures, policies and contractual agreements
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written) for drafting & maintaining contracts
• Building and maintaining relationships with Users/Clients/contractors/ consultants

• Bachelor degree in Engineering/Cost Estimation.
• Member of certified organization similar to RICS