Procurement Manager – Bids (FM)

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for one of the leading businesses in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Procurement Manager – Bids who will be responsible for interpreting client requirements and estimating the purchased costs of less critical categories and for more critical bid categories.

-Clarifying client requirements into specifications for suppliers

-Obtaining & negotiating suppliers’ commercial proposals whilst managing contractual risks

-Delivering to client timescales during the bid and mobilization period

-Development of cost bench-marking to be used in bids

-Development of framework agreements to be used during bid phase

-Provides procurement support to and in line with the client’s bid methodology.

-Provides the key interface between Business Development and Procurement.

- Captures the knowledge developed during the bid for reuse on similar future bids

- Responsible for procurement activity during mobilization of new awards

Requirements

- 10+ years of overall experience; 5+ years of specific experience in a similar role.

- Has proven commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills

- Strong analytical skills

- Able to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability to engage with key stakeholders at all levels
- Flexible and calm under pressure with the ability to manage changing priorities
- Must have a flexible approach with an ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment

- Microsoft Office

Benefits

- Attractive Salary + Benefits

- 10+ years of overall experience; 5+ years of specific experience in a similar role. - Has proven commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills - Strong analytical skills - Able to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability to engage with key stakeholders at all levels - Flexible and calm under pressure with the ability to manage changing priorities - Must have a flexible approach with an ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment - Microsoft Office