Senior Officer - Procurement

Asteco; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Asteco is seeking a procurement professional to assist in developing and implementing procurement, tendering, and related activities across Corporate and Asset Management units. You will support the end-to-end tendering process and help procure for Residential, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality & Leisure, and Academies units.

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of procurement, tendering, and related activities across Corporate and Asset Management units.
• Support end-to-end tendering process from RFP development to contractor appointment.
• Support procurement activities across Residential, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality & Leisure, and Academies units.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Negotiate and manage commercially favorable contracts and supplier agreements.
• Deliver value across procurement spend using best practices and professional procurement techniques.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, reports, and audit documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

• 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.