Specialist - Procurement COE

Support to drive excellence in procurement processes, strategies and practices aiming to achieve procurement objectives. Educational and Technical Qualifications: • Bachelor s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, 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 4-6 years of experience in a similar role Nature of Experience: • In-depth 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. • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability. • Strong analytical and research skills. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. • Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performance teams. • Track record for solving complex problems, designing creative strategies, and delivering significant impact. Core Responsibilities: • Responsible to implement strategic initiatives aiming to enhance procurement effectives and efficiency. • Support in optimizing end-to-end procurement processes, strategies and practices with regards to purchase requisitions and contracts management and recommend enhancement to the current workflow. • Update procurement user guides, manuals and scope of works for completeness and consistency. • Ensure to effectively utilize procurement technologies to streamline processes, enhance visibility and minimize discrepancies. • Identify and assess risks associated with procurement processes while implementing the appropriate mitigation plans. • Conduct a research and a benchmark to analyze procurement best practices and elevate the current processes. • Track supplier performance and address problems and concerns for maximum efficiency. • Handle the registration and prequalification of contractors and suppliers who are not already qualified in the Commercial Directory. • Carry out and maintain the database of contractors and suppliers qualified by AD Ports Group in the Commercial Directory. • Bachelor s Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, 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 4-6 years of experience in a similar role Nature of Experience: • In-depth 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. • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability. • Strong analytical and research skills. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. • Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performance teams. • Track record for solving complex problems, designing creative strategies, and delivering significant impact.