Senior Officer - Procurement

Asteco; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Asteco in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support tendering, contract management and supplier negotiations across Corporate and Asset Management units. You will drive cost savings and ensure timely procurement outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical/negotiation skills, with CIPS certification preferred and experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• CIPS or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the tendering and bidding process from planning and prequalification through award, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve procurement-related matters.
• Apply procurement procedures, policies, and standards.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Recommend and implement procurement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support the negotiation and management of commercially favorable contracts and supplier agreements.
• Deliver value across all procurement spend using best practices and professional procurement techniques.
• Identify savings opportunities against approved budgets and transactions.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best technical and commercial outcomes.
• Support technical evaluations where required.
• Conduct commercial reviews of supplier proposals.
• Assist with supplier selection and award recommendations.
• Ensure products and services are delivered in line with agreed specifications and timelines.
• Coordinate between vendors and internal departments throughout the procurement process.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, reports, and audit documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Purpose

• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement, tendering, and related activities across Corporate and Asset Management business units.
• Support the end-to-end tendering process, from RFP development and review through to contractor appointment.
• Support procurement activities across Residential, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality & Leisure, and Academies business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the tendering and bidding process from planning and prequalification through award, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve procurement-related matters.
• Apply procurement procedures, policies, and standards.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Recommend and implement procurement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support the negotiation and management of commercially favorable contracts and supplier agreements.
• Deliver value across all procurement spend using best practices and professional procurement techniques.
• Identify savings opportunities against approved budgets and transactions.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best technical and commercial outcomes.
• Support technical evaluations where required.
• Conduct commercial reviews of supplier proposals.
• Assist with supplier selection and award recommendations.
• Ensure products and services are delivered in line with agreed specifications and timelines.
• Coordinate between vendors and internal departments throughout the procurement process.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, reports, and audit documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• CIPS or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement or contract management.
• Experience with Total Facilities Management contracts is preferred.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.