Procurement & Contracts Manager

OMRAN Group; Muscat; On-site; OMR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Procurement leadership role

Job summary

OMRAN Group is seeking a Senior Procurement Leader to develop and implement procurement strategies across its hospitality portfolio in Oman. You will oversee end-to-end processes from demand planning to contract administration, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading tenders, negotiations, supplier evaluations, and governance reporting, with a focus on value creation and risk management. A strong track record in high-value contracts is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; professional procurement qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and purchasing across hospitality assets from demand planning to PO issuance.
• Conduct commercial and technical evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations with business owners.
• Ensure procurement documentation, governance, and audit trails are maintained.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Tendering & RFPs

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Budgeting & forecasting

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Professional qualification in procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic ContributionDevelop and implement AASAAL s supply chain strategy annual procurement plan and category priorities in alignment with business investment project and operational requirements across AASAAL and its hospitality asset portfolio Develop maintain and continuously improve procurement purchasing tendering and contract management policies procedures templates and controls ensuring compliance with applicable laws OIA requirements delegated authorities and AASAAL policies Prepare and monitor the Supply Chain budget procurement pipeline and spend forecasts and identify opportunities for savings cost avoidance and process improvement Procurement amp PurchasingLead end-to-end procurement and purchasing activities across AASAAL and its hospitality asset portfolio from demand planning and sourcing strategy through RFQ RFP tendering evaluation negotiation award purchase order issuance and delivery Manage day-to-day and project-related purchasing to ensure goods and services are procured at the required quality commercial terms and timelines Lead commercial evaluations and coordinate technical evaluations with business owners prepare award recommendations and obtain approvals from the relevant authorised signatories Ensure complete and accurate procurement documentation is maintained to provide a clear audit trail and support effective governance and reporting Oversee supplier registration categorisation and vendor master data including alignment with ERP requirements and approved vendor management processes Contracts amp TenderingLead contracting activities across pre-tender tender contract preparation review administration variations renewals and close-out ensuring adherence to stakeholder requirements and approved standards Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure favourable terms while ensuring specifications obligations delivery requirements pricing and commercial risks are appropriately addressed Coordinate with Legal and relevant business owners on contract terms and conditions amendments claims disputes and contractual risk matters and support timely resolution where required Monitor key contracts deliverables expiry and renewal dates variations and supplier obligations and escalat potential breaches or performance issues in a timely manner Supplier amp Commercial ManagementEstablish and oversee a supplier management approach that achieves required quality delivery service and commercial performance supported by regular supplier evaluation and performance reviews Maintain strong knowledge of the local and regional supplier and contractor market and develop a competitive capable and appropriately diversified supplier base Drive value-for-money initiatives through effective negotiation demand consolidation across the hospitality asset portfolio long-term agreements and other appropriate commercial approaches Support the development of Omani suppliers and SMEs and monitor in-country value requirements across relevant procurement and tendering activities Governance Reporting amp Stakeholder ManagementEnsure procurement and tendering activities are conducted transparently ethically and in accordance with approved authorities policies procedures and applicable regulatory requirements Build effective working relationships with Finance Development Asset amp Operations Audit Risk amp Compliance and other business functions to ensure timely and effective supply chain support Prepare accurate and timely reports on the procurement pipeline spend savings contract status supplier performance cycle times in-country value and other key supply chain indicators nbsp

EDUCATION

Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Business Administration Engineering Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Professional qualification in procurement supply chain or contract management from a recognised institution is highly desirable

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement purchasing supply chain and or contract management including managerial or supervisory responsibility Strong experience in end-to-end tendering commercial evaluation negotiation contract administration and supplier management Experience in managing high-value contracts and complex supplier or contractor relationships Experience in hospitality tourism real estate construction or project-related procurement is preferred Strong knowledge of procurement and contracting standards internal controls local regulations and commercial practices Good knowledge of the local and regional supplier and contractor market