Senior Officer Procurement - IT

The Senior Officer Procurement is responsible for managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle for transactional and tactical procurement requirements. The role covers the full RFQ process, purchase order management, expediting delivery, payment coordination, and resolution of procurement-related disputes, in line with AD Airports corporate governance policies and procedures. The position requires strong coordination with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and works. Responsibilities • Perform day-to-day transactional procurement activities, including: • Reviewing requisitions. • Coordinating with stakeholders to obtain missing or additional information such as scope of work, technical criteria, and evaluation committee details. • Conducting market research for supplier identification and selection. • Preparing tender strategies and bidder lists and obtaining necessary approvals. • Issuing RFQs and soliciting supplier proposals. • Facilitating site visits and managing RFQ clarifications. • Overseeing and supporting technical evaluations. • Conducting detailed commercial evaluations. • Negotiating commercial terms with bidders. • Recommending purchase order awards. • Preparing purchase orders and facilitating internal approvals. • Issuing purchase orders and obtaining supplier acceptance. • Coordinating delivery of goods, works, and services. • Facilitating payment processing. • Managing purchase order variations with appropriate approvals. • Coordinating with Legal and other stakeholders to resolve supplier claims. • Work with end-user departments to establish Framework Agreements for recurring and repetitive requirements. • Ensure all sourcing and procurement documents comply with Abu Dhabi Airports policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards. • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and procurement documentation. • Ensure proper maintenance of auditable procurement files and records to support compliance and governance requirements. • Monitor and ensure compliance with agreed procurement performance metrics (SLAs, KPIs, etc.). • Manage the procure-to-pay cycle in accordance with procurement policies, ensuring confirmation of receipt of goods and services. • Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required procurement documentation. • Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates and recommend appropriate actions. • Identify training needs for subordinates and evaluate training effectiveness in coordination with the line manager. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager. Education & Qualifications • Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. • Knowledge and experience in electronic tendering systems and ERP platforms. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is preferred. Experience • Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of goods, services, and/or works, preferably within a client organization. Skills & Competencies • High standards of ethics and integrity. • Strong market knowledge and supplier awareness. • Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability. • Financial and commercial acumen. • Strong negotiation skills. • Supplier relationship management capability. • Effective written and verbal communication skills.