Senior Specialist - Purchasing, Ports Cluster

Senior Specialist - Purchasing, Ports Cluster Senior Specialist - Purchasing, Ports Cluster Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Sign in to access AI-powered advices Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google The Ports Cluster, part of AD Ports Group, owns and operates 10 ports & terminals facilitating trade and building capacity whilst connecting Abu Dhabi globally. The cluster is focused on achieving sustainable growth, forging partnerships with local and global market leaders with the goal of diversifying and expanding capacity to meet the growing and diverse needs of customers while solidifying Abu Dhabi as a global trade and logistics hub.Job Purpose To be responsible for tendering and award of purchase orders and, where needed, post award support in relation to awarded purchase orders in the cluster.Core Responsibilities: 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.Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree is a plus High level of proficiency in English; working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a similar role Experience in pre-award and post-award management.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.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AD Ports Group by 2x Get notified about new Purchase Specialist jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 11 hours ago Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 days ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 month ago Lead Engineer Quality & Specialist QA/QC - Procurement Quality Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 months ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 4 hours ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 month ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 5 days ago Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 16 hours ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 month ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 5 months ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 5 hours ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 6 hours ago Secretary Board of Directors - Arabic Speaker Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 3 days ago Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 weeks ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 2 months ago Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 21 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr