Head of Procurement & Administration - Banking

Tawteen; Muscat; On-site; OMR 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tawteen is seeking a Unit Head Procurement & Administration to lead both procurement and administration functions, ensuring effective sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and administration services. The role covers RFQ/RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract finalization in line with internal policies and DoA guidelines.

The incumbent will oversee travel management, office services, records handling, and facilities-related support, while driving governance, cost efficiency, service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a focus on Procurement and Administration.
• Banking experience is preferred.
• Professional certification such as CIPS, CIPP, or equivalent is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a record of delivering impactful results.
• Extensive experience in RFP review, tendering processes, and contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of Oman's Tender Law and its application in procurement practices.
• Strong expertise in negotiation and vendor relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manages end-to-end procurement and administration activities raised by internal stakeholders, ensuring timely, compliant, value-for-money outcomes.
• Drives cost optimization and operational excellence by instituting robust cost control frameworks across Procurement and Administrative functions.
• Leads evaluation and execution of high-value procurement needs, and oversees major administrative contracts across the full lifecycle.
• Manages supplier and service provider bid evaluations, facilitating senior-level negotiations to secure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates with business units to review vendor proposals, ensuring policy compliance, budget alignment, and recommended selections.
• Oversees contract lifecycle and renewals across procurement and administration scopes, including RFP/RFQ prep, terms/SLAs, renewals, and invoice validation.

Skills

Procurement Leadership

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

RFP/RFQ

SLA/KPI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Tawteen is seeking a Unit Head Procurement & Administration to lead both procurement and administration functions, ensuring effective sourcing, contracting, vendor management, and administration services. The role covers RFQ/RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract finalization in line with internal policies and DoA guidelines.

The incumbent will oversee travel management, office services, records handling, and facilities-related support, while driving governance, cost efficiency, service