Buyer – Procurement

Transguard Group was established in 2001 and has diversified significantly, we lead in the fields of Cash Services, Security Services, Manpower Services, Facilities Management & Aviation. Transguard Group is the UAE’s most trusted business support and outsourcing provider and has a large, dynamic, and culturally diverse workforce with 50,000 employees!

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer – Procurement to join our Supply Chain Management team in our HQ, located in DAFZA, Dubai Airport Freezone.

Scope: The Buyer – Procurement is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services that meet Transguard Group`s standards for quality, cost, and delivery time. This role ensures that procurement activities align with the strategic goals of the organization. The buyer manages a specific procurement category and / or a certain business unit as directed by the line manager and implements cost-saving measures, thereby contributing to the financial health and operational efficiency of the company.

Financial

• Negotiate supplier contracts: secure favorable terms and pricing to achieve cost savings and value for money
• Budget Management: Monitor and manage procurement budgets, ensuring expenditures align with financial plans and forecasts
• Cost reduction initiatives: Identify and implement opportunities for reducing costs without compromising quality

Customer

• Stakeholder collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders to understand and fulfill their procurement needs and expectations
• Supplier relationship management: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and timely delivery of goods and services
• Customer satisfaction: Ensure that all procurement activities contribute to the satisfaction of the internal customers

Process

• Strategic procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Process improvement: Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency
• Process adherence: Lead pre-bid Requirements and prepare and send Invitations to Tender, Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) to vendors, E Sourcing and E Auctions along with Preparing of technical and commercial evaluations
• Operational procurement: Responsible for contractual instruments including Purchase Orders (POs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), Service Maintenance Agreements (SMA) and contracts with all required documents and information for management approval
• Processes followship: Lead pre-bid Requirements and prepare and send Invitations to Tender, Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) to vendors, E Sourcing and E Auctions along with Preparing of technical and commercial evaluations

Innovation

• Technology integration: utilize procurement technologies and automation tools to streamline procurement processes
• Industry awareness: Stay updated on industry trends and innovations to enhance procurement functions
• Innovation initiatives: Propose and implement innovative ideas to improve procurement practices and outcomes

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in similar industry
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills