Vice President - Corporate Procurement

JOB PURPOSE:

• Manage the development and implementation of all procurement related activities for Corporate related products/services.
• Manage end-to-end procurement process, from RFP development/review till the appointment of consultant or contractor for Corporate functions.

Please note, this role is for a UAE national only.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, manage/approve all non-project procurement transactions according to DOA.
• Review the development of all tender-related scope templates (consultants and contractors) and associated documentation to ensure their compliance with laws, regulations, policy & procedures, prevailing market requirements, and lessons learned.
• Apply corrective actions on procurement process when required to enhance its performance (reduction of time/cost).
• Manage the selling of corporate depreciated items (e.g., cars, furniture, etc.).
• Manage the delivery of commercially favorable contracts and cost savings opportunities associated with vendor agreements.
• Ensure all vendors are providing cost-effective value-added services; periodically reviewing and evaluating all contracts.
• Ensure implementation of procurement strategies, objectives, KPIs, and plans on a yearly basis.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to get the best techno-commercial values.
• Supervise and support (when necessary) the technical evaluation done by users.
• Supervise and control the commercial review of proposals to ensure obtaining best deals.
• Review, validate and approve the final award recommendation process.
• Ensure all products and services are delivered on time and within RFP specifications.
• Supervise the procurement process and liaise between external vendors and internal departments.
• Support with cross-functional responsibilities with finance payment process, ERP system enhancement, legal review, and audit recommendations.
• Support the vendors management process and performance review through periodic assessment to ensure quality suppliers.
• Apply e-procurement tools and techniques internally.
• Provide input for setting up cross-functions SLAs, ensure compliance of the function with SLAs.

Related Year Of Experience:

Min of 10+ years of experience.

YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION:

Min of 2+ years of managerial procurement position heading a team of specialists.

Sector Experience:

Real estate/Retail/Construction procurement (preferably vendors pre-qualification)/Construction company - procurement.

Technical And Interpersonal Skills:

• Experience in Project Management, Contract Management, and Supply Management.
• Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge and direct experience of the development & implementation of strategic procurement, to fulfill customer requirements and to retain and increase profitability, contributing significantly to the goals and continued success of the business.
• Extensive experience and proven technical proficiency with appropriate procurement systems and analytic tools (Excel, Access, MS Project, ERP).
• Strong analytical, business process analysis, problem solving & financial acumen capabilities.

QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, PMP certification preferred. Professional Procurement Certification (e.g., CIPs) is preferred.