Vice President - Corporate Procurement (UAE National)

Responsibilities

• Review, manage / approve all non-project procurement transactions according to DOA.
• Review the development of all tender-related scope templates (consultants and contractors) and associated documentation to ensure their compliance with Laws, regulations, Policy & Procedures, prevailing market requirements and lesson learnt.
• Apply corrective actions on procurement process when required to enhance the its performance (reduction of time / cost).
• Manage the selling of corporate depreciated items (e.g. cars, furniture, etc..).
• Manage the delivery of commercially favorable contracts and cost savings opportunities associated with vendor agreements.
• Ensure all vendors are providing cost-effective value-added services; periodically reviewing and evaluating all contracts.
• Ensure implementation of procurement strategies, objectives, KPIs and plans on a yearly basis.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to get the best techno-commercial values.
• Supervise and support (when necessary) the technical evaluation done by users.
• Supervise and control the commercial review of proposals to ensure obtaining best deals.
• Review, validate and approve the final award recommendation process.
• Ensure all products and services are delivered on time and within RFP specifications.
• Supervise the procurement process and liaise between external vendors and internal Departments
• Support with cross functional responsibilities with finance payment process, ERP system enhancement, legal review and audit recommendations.
• Support the vendors management process and performance review through periodic assessment to ensure quality suppliers.
• Apply e-procurement tools and techniques internally.
• Provide input for setting up cross-functions SLAs, ensure compliance of the function with SLAs