Senior Procurement Specialist

Role Overview

This position supports procurement and sourcing operations by ensuring that activities are planned and executed effectively to meet operational needs, achieve cost-efficiency, promote transparency, and uphold service quality while adhering to relevant policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret procurement needs and develop sourcing plans aligned with operational goals.
• Assist in crafting, monitoring, and updating annual and short-term procurement plans.
• Manage procurement processes, ensuring all documentation and approvals are thorough and compliant.
• Draft requests for quotations, proposals, tender documents, and scopes of work alongside relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers through market research to ensure quality, competitive pricing, and supply reliability.
• Analyze technical and commercial bids, preparing unbiased comparisons and recommendations.
• Engage in negotiations to secure favorable terms, value, and risk management.
• Oversee purchase orders, contracts, delivery schedules, and ensure suppliers meet quality and timeline standards.
• Assess supplier performance, maintain records, and foster lasting professional relationships.
• Generate procurement reports, KPIs, and analyze expenditure to spot efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Enhance procurement workflows, utilize digital tools, and implement modern procurement methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to maintain compliance and confidentiality.

Behavioral and Leadership Competencies

• Integrity, professionalism, and safeguarding confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication, coordination, teamwork, and priority management.
• Ability to adapt and remain resilient amidst changing demands.
• Results-driven with dedication to quality.
• Leadership skills including steering procurement projects, influencing stakeholders, negotiation, data-informed decision-making, and risk management.

Technical Skills

• Procurement planning, sourcing, and managing tenders.
• Development of RFPs/RFQs and detailed scopes of work.
• Evaluation and analysis of technical and commercial bids.
• Contract negotiation, management, and purchase order administration.
• Supplier performance evaluation, management, and spend analytics.
• Understanding governance, compliance, and procurement risk management.
• Proficiency with e-procurement solutions and Microsoft Office, notably Excel.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Professional certifications like CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP are advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of four years in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or contract management roles.
• Preferred experience within large organizations or governmental settings.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Professional setting dedicated to ongoing learning and growth.
• Opportunities to engage in varied and impactful procurement projects.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Prospects for career advancement based on performance and organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications and Conditions

• Fluency in both Arabic and English languages.
• Advanced data analysis, reporting, and Excel capabilities.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with e-procurement or ERP software preferred.
• Availability to join within a reasonable notice period.