Strategic Procurement & Vendor Relations Specialist

Investment and Development Office (IDO) - Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RAKTDA is seeking a Procurement Executive to support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. The role involves raising and tracking purchase orders, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders, and assisting in RFQ/RFP processes to ensure timely and compliant acquisitions.

You will help optimize costs, maintain procurement documentation, and support governance, with a focus on transparency and value-driven procurement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
• CPPP or Certified International Procurement Professional is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement, including sourcing, RFQ/RFP administration, evaluation, and vendor selection.
• Prepare scopes of work, tender documentation, evaluation criteria, and procurement timelines.
• Coordinate vendor communications during sourcing and proposal stages.
• Conduct market research and shortlist qualified suppliers.
• Prepare commercial comparisons, bid evaluations, and recommendation reports.
• Assist in vendor negotiations on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders and Local Purchase Orders in the ERP system.
• Maintain procurement records, vendor databases, sourcing documents, and trackers.
• Coordinate with Finance and Legal to finalize contracts, ensure compliance, and process payments.
• Support procurement reporting, audits, and performance reviews with data accuracy.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with policies and regulations.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Vendor management

RFQ/RFP administration

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin./Supply Chain/ Procurement or related field

Certified Purchasing and Procurement Professional (CPPP)

Certified International Procurement Professional

Job description

RAKTDA is seeking a Procurement Executive to support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. The role involves raising and tracking purchase orders, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders, and assisting in RFQ/RFP processes to ensure timely and compliant acquisitions.

You will help optimize costs, maintain procurement documentation, and support governance, with a focus on transparency and value-driven procurement across the organization.