Senior Manager – Procurement

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Responsibilities

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.
  

Qualifications

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.
  

Leadership Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Mental Agility
• Drive Performance
• Adaptability
• Courage
• Inspire
  

Technical Competencies

• Evaluation
• Procurement Contract Management
• Procurement Negotiation
• Procurement Sourcing
• Procurement Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Financial Acumen
  

Join us and be part of transforming global projects.

About Us

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 region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy.

AD Ports Group is committed to building elite trade and logistics propositions. As trade has grown, so have we. Today, we are an integrated business across 5 clusters – Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime, and Ports connecting global maritime routes and international trading partners.

About The Team

We offer exciting opportunities to people from different backgrounds and nationalities through internal career advancement programmes. Once a member of our staff, you have the chance to grow horizontally and vertically throughout your career journey with us.

“We are proud to be the first organization from the Middle East region to receive the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.”