:Role : Procurement Manager
Location : Abu DhabiRole Purpose:- T o set up and manage the non -IT category under VMCP department including Facilities Management, Real Estate Projects, Administration and General Services.- To deliver an optimized service, quality and cost offering to the customers of Procurement (both internal and externally)-To recognize, understand and contribute towards the long-term objectives of VMCP and to support the HO-VMCP inn the execution of the Procurement Business transformation Plans-To deputize for the Head of Department and manage the team\'s performance and deliverables across assigned spend categoriesKey Accountabilities of the roleStrategic/Relational:- Manage & deliver a professional Procurement service, consistently and fairly, in line with the corporate policies and the encourages a climate of openness, trust ,empowerment, integrity and reliability- Develop or participate in developing Procurement Policies and procedures, and ensure continuous improvement of the same- Promote utilizing advanced technology to optimize/automate conduction of procurement activities-Develop or participate in developing departmental staffing plans- Identify and implement category market research plans, demand challenge, Vendor base rationalization & supply chain risk management- Implement advanced procurement techniques (Just I time, agility, feasibility, efficiency, effectiveness & waste-elimination activities)-Work closely with different stakeholders to plan, streamline & enhance process workflows to ensure values for ADIB- Undertake Suppliers relationship management responsibilities (Contractual, relational and reputational matters) and promote a transparent and ethical procurement approach for ADIB externally-Conduct benchmarking against global best practice, identify gap and make changes to VMCP offer to stakeholdersFunctional:- Leads a complete end to end Procurement services for assigned spend categories (FM, Projects, Administration, General Services)- Understand, discuss, and challenge Procurement requirementswith requester to ensure legitimacy, comprehensiveness, clearness and advice on best approach- Manage and facilitate best practices in the procurement of services necessary for the effective and efficient operations of ADIB- Conduct procurement activities with the highest level of customer services, ethical standards, fairness, transparency and always operate in a responsive and a responsible way- Develop standardized Projects Procurement Strategy for ADIB-Develop ADIB standard templates for Instruction to Tenderers and Contracts Conditions and ensure continuous improvement of the same.- Participate in identifying the standardized Tender Technical Evaluation Criteria for technical, evaluation of consultants and contractors- Review & Manage Tenders/RFPs- Support the category buyers in high-risk high-value procurement engagements (strategy planning, negotiations, risk managements, etc.)- Report administrative, contractual and tender related risks and develop mitigation plans.-Ensure the Development and maintenance of updated records of tendering for future reference and decision making.-Coordinate Audit Requirements, discuss finding s and implement agreed solutionsSpecialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Minimum - bachelor\'s degree in engineering or equivalent degree / Masters is a plus
• CIPS / equivalent accreditation
• Project Management accreditation
• Business Arabic and English - Verbal and written

Previous experience:

• A minimum of 10 Years\' experience in Procurement and supply chain related position
• Advanced knowledge of building construction and Facilities Management
• Advanced knowledge of Project management
• Previous experience in E-Procurement solutions & tools

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