Head of Procurement(Emiratization)

Zohorecruit; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 300.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Raqmiyat, a UAE-based IT and digital transformation company, is seeking a senior procurement professional in Abu Dhabi to lead end-to-end procurement, tendering, and contract management. You will develop and enforce policies, review requests, and coordinate with internal teams.

The role requires 8–12 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, and familiarity with ERP systems. UAE government procurement experience is a plus.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in procurement, contracts, tender management, or supply chain operations, preferably in government or large corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies, tendering procedures, contract management, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience managing end-to-end government procurement and tendering processes is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of contracts, bank guarantees, performance bonds, and supplier/service-provider agreements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working with ERP/procurement systems and contract management platforms.
• MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• UAE Government / Federal Government procurement experience would be an advantage if this is specifically required for the role.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and monitor procurement policies, procedures, guidelines, and controls.
• Receive and review procurement requests and ensure timely execution.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement and tendering process, from initiation to contract signing.
• Prepare, review, and maintain procurement and contractual documentation.
• Prepare contracts, coordinate execution, monitor obligations, and renewals.
• Establish and maintain a contracts archive and ensure the database is accurate.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate with internal departments.
• Monitor supplier and contract performance and ensure timely delivery.
• Support department plans and ensure procurement activities align with objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and submit procurement reports to the Department Director.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring with Finance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize procurement costs and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with policies, authorities, and laws.
• Lead learning and development initiatives for the team.
• Provide strategic and operational support to the Director and prepare reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management knowledge

Procurement strategy

Budgeting

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, finance, or related field

Herramientas

ERP/procurement systems

Contract management platforms

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Descripción del empleo

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 10/06/2026

Raqmiyat is a UAE-based IT and digital transformation company specializing in consulting, staffing, and enterprise technology solutions. We empower banking, government, and enterprise clients across the Middle East to achieve their digital objectives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor procurement policies, procedures, guidelines, and controls in line with approved organizational requirements and applicable regulations.
  
• Receive and review procurement requests and ensure timely execution in accordance with approved procurement policies and delegated authorities.
  
• Manage the end-to-end procurement and tendering process, from requirement initiation and tender launch through evaluation, award, and contract signing.
  
• Prepare, review, and maintain procurement and contractual documentation, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and requirements.
  
• Prepare contracts, coordinate contract execution, monitor contractual obligations, and follow up on related bank guarantees, securities, and renewals.
  
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive contracts archive and ensure the contracts database is accurate, updated, and properly documented.
  
• Manage relationships with suppliers, service providers, contractors, and other external partners, while coordinating with relevant internal departments.
  
• Monitor supplier and contract performance and ensure services are delivered in accordance with agreed contractual terms, quality standards, and timelines.
  
• Support the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans and ensure procurement activities are aligned with the entity’s overall objectives.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare periodic procurement and departmental performance reports, and submit them to the Department Director.
  
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the department’s annual budget in coordination with Finance and other relevant departments.
  
• Identify opportunities to optimize procurement costs, improve operational efficiency, and enhance supplier performance.
  
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in compliance with approved policies, delegated authorities, governance requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
  
• Develop and implement initiatives related to team learning, professional development, training, and employee engagement to improve overall service delivery.
  
• Establish appropriate controls for procurement operations and continuously identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and service quality.
  
• Provide strategic and operational support to the Department Director and prepare relevant reports, analyses, and recommendations as required.
  
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the department’s activities as assigned by the Executive Director of the Support Services Sector.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, finance, or a related field.
  
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in procurement, contracts, tender management, or supply chain operations, preferably within a government or large corporate environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies, tendering procedures, contract management, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
  
• Experience managing end-to-end government procurement and tendering processes is highly preferred.
  
• Strong understanding of contracts, bank guarantees, performance bonds, and supplier/service-provider agreements.
  
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
  
• Experience working with ERP/procurement systems and contract management platforms.
  
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  
• UAE Government / Federal Government procurement experience would be an advantage ifthis is specifically required for the role.