Specialist - Procurement COE

Job Description Support to drive excellence in procurement processes, strategies and practices aiming to achieve procurement objectives. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities: • Responsible to implement strategic initiatives aiming to enhance procurement effectives and efficiency. • Support in optimizing end-to-end procurement processes, strategies and practices with regards to purchase requisitions and contracts management and recommend enhancement to the current workflow. • Update procurement user guides, manuals and scope of works for completeness and consistency. • Ensure to effectively utilize procurement technologies to streamline processes, enhance visibility and minimize discrepancies. • Identify and assess risks associated with procurement processes while implementing the appropriate mitigation plans. • Conduct a research and a benchmark to analyze procurement best practices and elevate the current processes. • Track supplier performance and address problems and concerns for maximum efficiency. • Handle the registration and prequalification of contractors and suppliers who are not already qualified in the Commercial Directory. • Carry out and maintain the database of contractors and suppliers qualified by AD Ports Group in the Commercial Directory. 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: • High level of proficiency in English; working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable. Years of Experience: • A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar role Nature of Experience: • 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.

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree is a plus. High level of proficiency in English; working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable. A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar role. 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.

Core Responsibilities: Implement strategic initiatives aiming to enhance procurement effectiveness and efficiency. Support in optimizing end-to-end procurement processes, strategies and practices with regards to purchase requisitions and contracts management and recommend enhancement to the current workflow. Update procurement user guides, manuals and scope of works for completeness and consistency. Ensure to effectively utilize procurement technologies to streamline processes, enhance visibility and minimize discrepancies. Identify and assess risks associated with procurement processes while implementing the appropriate mitigation plans. Conduct a research and a benchmark to analyze procurement best practices and elevate the current processes. Track supplier performance and address problems and concerns for maximum efficiency. Handle the registration and prequalification of contractors and suppliers who are not already qualified in the Commercial Directory. Carry out and maintain the database of contractors and suppliers qualified by AD Ports Group in the Commercial Directory.