Procurement & Contracts Manager

UAE Branches; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement & Contracts Manager to lead their procurement team. This key role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and developing strategic procurement approaches that align with business needs. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to drive value for money in a regulated environment. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help shape procurement strategies and contribute to the success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant experience in procurement and contracts management.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate favorable terms and manage supplier contracts.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure efficient procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Management

Team Leadership

Process Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Title: Procurement & Contracts Manager

Background Check: Required

The Procurement & Contracts Manager is responsible for negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies. This role involves managing purchases supporting customer-related business processes or internal use, discussing defects and delivery issues with suppliers, and negotiating refunds. The manager coordinates with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.

The role includes managing the procurement team to develop a strategic procurement approach, ensuring efficient and effective processes that comply with legal, technical, and commercial standards within a stringent regulatory framework. The manager drives value for money through procurement activities and ensures procurement support aligns with business needs.

Additional responsibilities include reviewing and developing procurement processes and procedures, communicating changes effectively, and working with other departments to develop appropriate contracting strategies to protect the business.

Skills and Experience: Typically acquired through a degree and 9 years of relevant experience.

Required Experience: Manager