Assistant Manager - Procurement

Wynnalmarjanisland; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary paid in AED

Excellent leave policy

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Job summary

Wynnalmarjanisland is currently seeking an Assistant Manager – Procurement to join their Procurement team at Wynn Al Marjan Island. This role involves sourcing and negotiating for products and services across various departments, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement policies are followed.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced or bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of experience in procurement, and strong project management capabilities. An attractive salary and benefits package is offered, including a healthcare plan and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in a large organization.
• Experience in managing high volume or complex tender processes.
• Business and customer-oriented team player with ability to manage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate and procure products and services as needed.
• Maintain current market conditions on required commodities.
• Prepare RFQ and RFP documents as per policy.
• Analyse bid responses and make fiscally sound recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Procurement systems knowledge

Strong understanding of global sourcing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Advanced Degree or Bachelor's degree

Procurement diploma certification (preferred)

Tools

BirchStreet (BSS)

Job description

About the Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking an Assistant Manager – Procurement to join the resort’s Procurement team.

Take responsibility for own performance improvement and professional development.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate and procure the correct products and services required by the user departments in accordance with departmental and company policy
• Maintain current market conditions on required commodities
• Prepare RFQ and RFP documents in accordance with company and departmental policies
• Analyse bid responses to make fiscally sound recommendations, documenting supplier responses
• Resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving documentation and vendor invoices
• Create, develop and maintain productive and proactive business relationships with key suppliers, within strict contractual supply guidelines as directed
• Collaborate with the warehouse and user departments to maintain the right mix of products at appropriate par levels
• Conduct periodic quality checks of incoming merchandise in collaboration with personnel from the Business units
• Maintain accurate and timely logs of all purchasing activities
• Assist with the preparation of various monthly reports and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Enforce Procurement internal controls, policies and procedures for inventory and non-inventory purchases, services, petty cash and emergency purchases
• Advise the Manager, Procurement of unusual or remarkable costs, purchases and consumption of inventory and non-inventory items and suggest ways to reduce costs, including alternative sources for products
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise work and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Perform duties assigned by other members of Procurement Management
• Participate in training and other activities to facilitate high team performance
• Provide training to team members by enhancing product knowledge, system applications and negotiation skills
• Always maintain strict confidentiality on all matters
• Interact with Department and Company Team Members, management, and suppliers professionally and positively
• Encourage good relationships, promote team spirit, and ensure effective two-way communications
• Adhere to the Company policies and procedures and comply with the Code of Conduct
• Follow health and safety standards and strive for constant improvement to avoid health and injury hazards
• Participate in the Company’s recycling program and follow a strict discipline to reduce, re-use and recycle wherever possible
• Demonstrate reliability on completion of tasks, attendance and punctuality

Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced Degree or a Bachelor's degree & equivalent combination of education and experience
• Holding or working towards a procurement related diploma certification is an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in a large organization
• Possessed strong understanding of global sourcing. Knowledge of local UAE supplier market is a strong advantage
• Experience in managing high volume or complex tender processes
• Business and customer-oriented team player with ability to manage senior stakeholders
• Proven program management skills and able to demonstrate leadership capabilities
• Intermediate MS Office (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of Procurement systems- BirchStreet (BSS) specifically is an advantage
• Strong integrity and well-organized
• Team player who responds quickly to demands and thrives in a high-pressure work environment

Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits.