Senior Specialist - Purchasing

AD Ports GroupAbu Dhabi, Abu DhabiOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 5 hours ago

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About this role

To be responsible for tendering and award of purchase orders and, where needed, post award support in relation to awarded purchase orders in the Ports Cluster, with a primary focus on the Fujairah Terminal expansion project.

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree is a plus

Language Skills:

- High level of proficiency in English; working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.

Years of Experience:

- A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a similar role

Nature of Experience:

- Experience in pre-award and post-award management.
- Proven procurement experience on port, marine or large infrastructure/capital projects (e.g., marine works, civil works, port equipment), preferably in the UAE/GCC.
- Good knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards
- Ability to understand strategic issues and hold an overall perspective of the organization.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.