Senior Procurement Officer - UAE National

• Implements procurement policies, systems and processes to ensure reliable procurement procedures and practices are in place, in compliance with AD Government rules and museum specific needs.
  
• Manages Procurement Plans under the supervision of the Procurement and Contracts Unit Head.
  
• Ensures all Procurement activities are aligned with organization strategy and in accordance with the established KPI s.
  
• Works with stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance.
  
• Prepares RFI, RFQ and RFP templates and all sourcing related documents.
  
• Prepares and reviews all documents related to the Procurement Committees and DOA approval.
  
• Maintains, distributes and controls all Procurement documents with proper references and records.
  
• Develops tender strategy in coordination with the concerned departments.
  
• Establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers and partners.
  
• Reviews and advises on supplier technical evaluation.
  
• Responsible for commercial evaluation, rating and negotiation.
  
• Establishes, implements and monitors purchasing strategies, including volume negotiations, and planning, lead times, and supplier capacity.
  
• Collaborates with Contracts team to resolve contract issues and disputes with an appreciation of the cost-effectiveness of solutions.
  
• Negotiates contracts and ensures that approved purchases are cost-efficient and of high quality.
  
• Achieves targeted cost savings in alignment with business strategies.
  
• Ensures all Procurement activities are aligned with the policies and procedures.
  
• Delivers appropriate training and guidance to all internal stakeholders on best procurement practice principles, e-Procurement and Procurement cycle.
  
• Prepares Procurement related and KPI s reports as required.
  
• Handles any other task as instructed or required.
  

Requirements

• 5 years of post graduate experience in procurement in public sector
  
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply chain Management or related disciplines.
  
• Experience as Senior Procurement Officer/Specialist in a cultural institution (preferred)
  
• Knowledge in contract activities.
  
• Fluency in Arabic & English