Specialist Procurement

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to manage pre-award and post-award contracting. You will ensure compliance with regulations, drive strategic procurement, and support organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and excellent English communication. Arabic is desirable. A related bachelor's degree is required, with a master's considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in procurement or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in procurement or contract management.
• Experience in pre-award and post-award contract management.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent English; working knowledge of Arabic desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-award and post-award contract management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and industry standards.
• Understand strategic issues and maintain an organizational perspective.
• Build and maintain strong negotiation and relationship management.
• Apply analytical and research skills to procurement tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement

Quantity Surveying

Business Administration

Master's degree

Job description

Educational and Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Procurement
• Quantity Surveying
• Business Administration or a related field
• Master s degree is a plus

Language Skills

• High level of proficiency in English
• working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable

Years of Experience

• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar role

Nature of Experience

• Experience in pre-award and post-award contract management
• Good knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards
• Ability to understand strategic issues and hold an overall perspective of the organization
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization