Senior Procurement Officer

ADNOC Schools – (Education Company inside ADNOC Oil and Gas Group); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to enhance their procurement processes across multiple campuses. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. With a focus on strategic sourcing and market analysis, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards within the educational environment. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Benefits

Medical Cover

Flights

Education Allowance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to establish strategic supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage external suppliers and negotiate contracts for goods and services.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and maintain effective vendor relationships.

Skills

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

ERP Platforms (Oracle, SAP, Tejari)

Strategic Sourcing

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Professional Procurement Certification

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Tejari

Job description

ADNOC Schools is currently seeking Senior Procurement Officer. The current vacancy is based in ADNOC Schools HQ and will support and work with all four of our campuses. ADNOC Schools are Massachusetts State Curriculum schools and provide high-quality learning environments in Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate. This position will be for an immediate start.

This is an exciting opportunity ADNOC Schools, which is currently operated by Aldar Education, offer world class amenities, and are designed to provide learners with a 21st Century curriculum using the latest technology and world class facilities.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing and controlling all the company’s external suppliers with particular emphasis on the commercial terms and conditions of each purchase.
• Ensure goods and services are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time.
• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers who are aligned with the company’s needs.
• Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
• Foster close working relationships with associated departments e.g. Education, Finance, IT, and Operations.
• Responsible to ensure that all items related to schools are procured in a timely manner, in line with the purchasing policy. Responsible for following up with both the vendor and the school to ensure that all the requested items have been delivered by the vendor and received in full by the school.
• Responsible for the implementation of a number of framework agreements. Upon implementation, continuously monitor the services offered by the vendor, assessing the vendor’s performance and helping to troubleshoot any problematic areas that arise.
• Responsible for tendering key specialist areas, ensuring that they have effectively captured the organization’s requirement, established competitive rates and commercial terms in line with each individual school’s requirements.
• Negotiate contracts for the procurement of goods and services from approved suppliers. Establish strategies to improve supply chain, solve shortage issues and strengthen supplier relationships
• Plan, schedule, monitor the delivery of goods and services to our schools
• In-depth knowledge of ERP Platforms (Oracle, SAP, Tejari)
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
• Expedite orders as necessary. Identify actual and potential delivery problems and take proactive steps to inform appropriate personnel
• Perform supplier audits, supplier selection and ongoing rating in tandem with End User Departments
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Line Manager appropriate.
• Continually assess market conditions which may affect procurement and recommend procurement management strategy changes
• Control, manage and process incoming freight and logistics
• Develop and maintain an effective vendor database in order to procure various services, equipment, materials, and supplies
• Obtain competitive price quotes through the preparation and implementation of formal request for quotation.
• Negotiate procurement details with vendors; provides and coordinate product and service trial periods or demonstrations as required; recommend the most appropriate and cost effective alternatives, maintain current knowledge of new products and services.
• Assists departments in the evaluation of goods and services as needed; insure that customers’ expectations and requirements are met; resolve conflicts concerning materials or services at the department and vendor levels; coordinate delivery and installation; confirm with customer that all products are received in condition consistent with original request or bid; keep in constant contact with appropriate personnel to insure satisfactory operations; review warranties; coordinate returns and/or repairs of products
• Evaluate and monitor department purchase requisitions for proper authorization, specifications, and legal compliance; take responsibility for procuring appropriate items or services; create and reviews purchase orders; research and resolve receiving and accounts payable issues; input, edit, and retrieve purchasing data; disburse and maintain files related to purchase orders and purchasing; maintain other department files including those pertaining to vendors, bids, quotes, and other correspondence.

WHAT WE OFFER

ADNOC Schools offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, and Education allowance. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

ADNOC School and Aldar Education are keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

APPLICATION

Interested applicants should forward:

1 side A4, letter of interest

Most recent resume/CV

ADNOC Schools are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.