Senior Specialist - Purchasing

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. • Advise cluster s stakeholders in the development of yearly procurement plans and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. • Attend pre-tender meetings in the cluster, understand purchasing needs and demand, and review purchasing orders. • Negotiate cluster s purchasing agreements, evaluate materials and products to meet the required business specifications, review purchasing scope of work. • Review and evaluate the best suppliers, vendors and bidders to supply the required goods in the cluster. • Facilitate approvals for purchasing invoices and ensure accuracy. • Evaluate purchasing variations and claims and prepare recommendations for corporate procurement approval. • Stay updated on industry trends and review cost-effective solutions by devising appropriate tender strategies. • Prepare reports to management on cluster s purchasing activities, status, issues and enhancement plans. • Lead the sourcing, tendering and award of goods, services and works packages for the Fujairah Terminal expansion project, including long-lead items and port equipment, in line with the project schedule and budget. • Coordinate with project management, engineering and operations teams to define technical specifications, scopes of work and procurement packages, and track the delivery and expediting of critical materials. • Monitor project procurement risks (supplier capacity, lead times, cost escalation) and propose mitigation measures. • 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.