GRO & Procurement Officer
Procurement, Government Relations and Finance
Job Description:
- The GRO and procurement Officer will manage the tendering lifecycle and oversee coordination between internal stakeholders, government entities, and clients.
- This role requires an individual who can follow well-defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the finance team during the tendering and procurement process.
- Working closely with Partners and Directors, the officer will oversee RFP registration, bid preparation, and client communication, ensuring compliance with tender requirements.
- The GRO & Procurement Officer manages relationships with external government portals and handles administrative responsibilities.
- On-site visits are required for invoicing support. This dynamic role requires fluency in both Arabic and English, strong project management capabilities, and a solid understanding of public sector procurement across the GCC.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage end-to-end tender processes in alignment with SOPs and project plans.
- Monitor and respond to new RFPs, ensuring timely notification to the Partner/Director.
- Liaise directly with clients for clarification requests, submission deadlines, tender bond requirements, and other correspondences.
- Understanding of RFP requirements within internal teams.
- Communicate bid-related finance requirements, including bond templates and portal links, to the finance department.
- Manage registrations and profiles on tendering portals including Etimad, SAP and other GCC platforms.
- Support in the preparation and submission of commercial and legal documentation.
- Maintain accurate tender and RFP records, including legal documents, portal access credentials, and past submissions in a knowledge library.
- Track tender outcomes and follow up on post-submission requirements, including debriefs or revisions.
- Coordinate with the finance team for on-site visits to government offices for invoice submission or document collection.
- Ensure compliance with local legal, financial, and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities.
- Represent the company professionally in all client-facing and government-related interactions.
Skills and Qualifications GRO & Procurement Officer:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in bid/tender management or procurement in a professional services or consultancy environment.
- Proficiency in working with regional tendering portals, including:
- Etimad
- Ministry of Finance
- E-Supply Digital
- SAP Ariba
- Abu Dhabi Government
- Other Tendering Portals in GCC e.g. Oman, Muscat
- Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
- Familiarity with public sector procurement practices and regulations across the GCC.
- Strong documentation, tracking, and reporting experience.
- Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.
- Experience with government relations and on-site documentation or invoicing support is preferred.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.