Procurement Manager

NMDC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine construction firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement processes for Support Craft. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or Supply Chain Management and at least 10 years of procurement experience, especially in chartering. Responsibilities include managing procurement strategies, preparing agreements, liaising with logistics managers, and leading a procurement team. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Attractive employee benefits

Competitive salaries

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement activities, preferably in Support Craft chartering.
• Strong understanding of contractual and commercial processes.
• Demonstrated ability in managing procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for Support Craft and ensure commercial objectives are met.
• Prepare framework agreements & charter party agreements.
• Liaise closely with senior logistics and resource managers.
• Assist in recruitment and manage the procurement team.
• Prepare evaluation and recommendation reports for tenders.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Team management

Technical knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Supply Chain Management

Additional Qualification in multi-disciplinary Engineering or Procurement

Certification from RICS or CIPS

Job description

Procurement Manager

DEVELOP YOUR CAREER WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS

NMDC Group is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. We know that our people are fundamental to our success as a business, which is why we support their career development and personal wellbeing in every way we can.

NMDC Group offers an environment where every employee can thrive and reach their professional potential. Nothing is more important to us than ensuring every employee feels valued and respected in their roles, and able to progress in their career through training, mentorship, and educational opportunities.

With a wide range of attractive employee benefits and competitive salaries, we have created a workplace defined by its culture, and made by its people. If you have a passion for EPC and marine construction and want to work on some of the region’s most exciting projects, find your next challenge with us.

Responsibilities

• Manage and Leverage Support Craft volume procurement across the group to ensure the achievement of Group’s commercial objectives
• Ensure that Group’s position is protected through an in-depth understanding of contractual and commercial processes
• Prepare framework agreements & charter party agreements for Support Craft, leveraging volume discounts, early payment initiatives etc. across the group
• Liaise closely with the senior logistics manager and Vessels and Equipment Manager to ensure that support craft requirements are sourced and procured effectively and diligently
• Assist the Group Resource Procurement Director in sourcing the required support craft vessels from new markets in Asia, Europe etc. to meet the group’s demand
• In depth knowledge of BIMCO suite of charter party agreements in particular Supply time, Barge hire, Heavy on, Towcon, etc.
• Assist in the recruitment of support craft procurement team and manage the team to be an effective support function for the resource pool
• Prepare and compile tender documents to issue to support craft vessel owners as required where not included in the framework agreement
• Manage the timely procurement of support craft vessels in accordance with the procurement business process
• Maintain a good working relationship with NMDC resource pool and vessel owners
• Manage a strategic procurement process that reflects customers’ needs
• Participate in the technical and unpriced commercial evaluation of tenders and then leads the subsequent priced commercial evaluation of technically acceptable offers
• Prepare a comprehensive techno-commercial evaluation and recommendation reports
• Process award recommendations, ensure necessary approvals and finalize negotiations with successful bidder
• Check conformity of bidders to all tender documentation including for example guarantees, performance bonds, insurance and the like with agreed formats and processes as required
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of managerial, commercial and technical knowledge
• Provide an effective procurement function for NMDC group, providing governance, advice and guidance to colleagues engaging in procurement activity
• Assist in developing and implementing robust and effective policies, processes, procedures and systems to support the operational effectiveness of NMDC group in relation to procurement
• This is a generalist view of a Job that you have been assigned for – at times you may be requested to do above/beyond the scope of this role due to Operational requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent
• Additional Qualification in multi-disciplinary Engineering, Contractual or Procurement areas is desirable
• Certification: RICS (Royal institute of Chartered Surveyors) full membership, CIPS (Chartered Institute
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement activities, preferably with Support Craft chartering procurement, in similar industries