Procurement Lead

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of procurement governance framework.
• Assist in vendor prequalification process based on the procurement category.
• Identify the relevant sourcing strategies and secure proposals based on the business requirement.
• Prepare the tecno-commercial comparisons of the proposals.
• Facilitate in negotiating good price, appropriate payment terms, delivery time as per the set budget and other terms and conditions.
• Execute the contract clause negotiation with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure to capture savings and negotiated savings for the purchase and conduct the end-to-end contract management cycle.
• Identify the correct supplier management strategies to execute supplier relationship management techniques.
• Execute vendor performance evaluation of key strategic suppliers.

Qualifications / Experience / Competencies:

• University Graduate (Commerce, CIPS / Engineering Background).
• 6-8 years of experience in procurement functions.
• Candidate is responsible for understanding of commercial aspects of material specifications, (having exposure to general administrative / building materials / automotive and marketing requirements).
• Well-versed with tendering process and contractual terms and condition.
• He / She should have excellent negotiating skills, knowledge of UAE market, and exposure to techno commercial aspects of local and international purchasing and to be able to work under pressure.
• Well-versed with ORACLE ERP besides word, excel and outlook.
• Good communication skills to be able to interact effectively with various senior level stakeholders.
• Having valid UAE driving license.