Senior Associate - Tendering Buildings

Aldar Properties; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Properties in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing across Aldar projects. You will review spend, rates and contractor performance, manage vendor prequalification and EOIs, and ensure alignment with local regulations and market rates.

Strong analytical, communication and ethics are essential, with a track record in construction procurement and cost control. This role focuses on delivering value through strategic supplier relationships and data-driven

Qualifications

• 6+ years leading procurement/sourcing.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or contract management.
• Experience with procurement processes and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing spend, rates and contractor performance.
• Implement and maintain strategic sourcing framework.
• Review prequalification of consultants, contractors and service providers.
• Manage Aldar approved vendors list for pricing inquiries and market rates.
• Adopt strategic sourcing for project materials (tiles, joinery, ACs, etc.).
• Obtain EOIs from shortlisted vendors.
• Monitor subcontractors' performance in contracts.
• Conduct market research for innovative design and solutions.
• Coordinate with DoE for vendor activities and trade licenses.
• Implement Abu Dhabi Municipality activities and classification.

Skills

Site-based construction

Cost estimation

Excel & Estimating Software

Market rates knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Professional ethics

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or contract management

Dispute resolution training

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Databases

Job description

Job Purpose

• Assist in the purchasing activities of Aldar via reviewing spend, rates, and contractor's performance.
• Implement the strategic sourcing framework and maintain its continuity and effectiveness to ensure proper support to the business.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the review Prequalification of consultants, contractors and service providers and classifying them based on their expertise and other set criteria.
• Manage Aldar approved vendors list to be available for reference by all stakeholders to be also use for pricing enquiries to obtain current market rates as and when required.
• Adopt strategic sourcing for typical products/goods required on Aldar Projects (tiles, joinery, air conditioners, white goods, etc.).
• Obtaining Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from shortlisted vendors for works or services.
• Manage and maintain the construction contract Vendor List to be updated frequently and prequalified.
• Conduct market research for adequate and innovative design and solution
• Ensure integration with Department of Economy for vendors approved activities as approved in their trade license.
• Implement Abu Dhabi Municipality new activities and Classification.
• Assist in the monitoring of main sub-contractors performance in the construction contracts.
• Conduct periodic study on ALDAR spend analysis as per category and vendor, in conjunction with the AVP - Strategic Sourcing.

Related Year Of Experience

Min of 6+ years of experience in leading a procurement / sourcing function.

Technical And Interpersonal Skills

• Good understanding of site-based aspects of construction projects.
• Good understanding of construction costs, cost estimation techniques and rate analysis.
• IT proficient, with extensive experience working with Excel, Database and Estimating Software.
• Knowledge of construction items and market rates.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines.
• Commitment to Professional Ethics, Integrity and Confidentiality.

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor degree in engineering or contract management.

Formal contractual dispute resolution training is highly preferred.

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