Officer- Procurement & Contracts in Abu Dhabi

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals. • Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and delivery. • Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records. • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc. • Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts. • New Vendor development for critical materials • Monitor procurement budgets and spending. • Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing. • Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews. • Ensure supplier compliance with company standards and contracts. • Review and approve purchase orders and procurement documentation. • Handling and managing all vendor payments in co-ordination with user department and accounts • Reduce Cash purchases. • Prepare procurement reports and spend analysis • Manage and create material master data in SAP • COUPA Implementation as per the organization procurement policy. Operating Environment: • The job holder is responsible for shaping the future direction of the procurement function. • The job holder is expected to spend time beyond the normal working hours since the job deals with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Decision Making: • The jobholder is expected to implement plans, contribute to the development of departmental level strategies, and lead their implementation. • The jobholder is responsible for directing the procurement department and leading the development of performance indicators and standards for the division in line with company objectives. • Key decisions having significant impact on the company are referred to the CEO – Ducast for approval before implementation. • The jobholder exercises financial authority as per the level established in the financial authority matrix within Ducast. Qualification Minimum: Master’s degree or equivalent with specialization in procurement fields Preferred: MBA in procurement Management Experience Minimum: 10 years’ procurement management experience in manufacturing organizations. Preferred: Experience in metal/alloy casting industry Competencies: • Team Handling • Problem Solving