Sourcing Specialist (UAE National)

Job Description

Job Purpose:Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and finalizing the contractual agreements/ projects for General Services, including but not limited to consultancy, fleet, travel and accommodation and recruitment accordance with the approved departmental policies and procedures while maintaining a superior level of customer service in all communication with internal customers or external vendors.Key Accountabilities:

• Act as a lead representative for General Service?s procurement with a wide variety of vendors globally as well as across region
• Lead the vendor RFI/RFP and RFQ process by identifying and sourcing potential suppliers, evaluating supplier proposals and negotiating contractual terms and conditions, post supplier evaluation provide stakeholders with recommendations as per policy guidelines and current market trends
• Work closely with external General Service?s vendors, as well as internal General Service?s stakeholders, as required to complete end to end sourcing activities ensuring all procurement complies with company policies and procedures
• Manage the sourcing lifecycle process for all assigned General Services ProjectsReview and amend Master Service Agreements (MSA?s), Schedules/Statements of Work (SOW) and contract terms and conditions for projects ensuring at all times that they are aligned with Tecom policies and procedures
• Assist business units in negotiation of business terms and actively liase with legal department in finalization of contracts
• Translate the requirements of the subject matter experts? into-contractual requirements and deliverables
• Develop and maintain relationships with service providers and internal customers on a regular basis to understand business requirements related to technology, manage efficiencies and contract terms
• Proactively maintain positive working relationships with internal customers and vendors alike to expedite the procurement process, efficiently, effectively and in accordance with the approved policies and procedures
• Support services Sourcing Lead in analyzing trends and market conditions for the present and future technology, pricing, availability, lead time, and capacity of goods and services
• Prepare reports on a regular basis, and as directed, to keep the services Sourcing Lead and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior in dealing with users, vendors, department associates, and other departments personnel
• Maintain documentation of General Services Sourcing activities, such as tender documents, contracts, negotiation bids etc
• Facilitate efficient interdepartmental communication related to assigned areas and undertake other administrative and analytical duties as required from time to time
• Ensure self-development, training and on time completion of appraisals to raise competency, effectiveness and performance levels
• Develop a positive work environment and encourage teamwork
• Follow Human Resources policies and procedures for all people management aspects such as leave processing, recruitment, termination, disciplinary procedures, training, performance appraisals, and other similar related responsibilities
• Keep abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues, through continued education and professional growth
• Perform any other related activity as directed by Services Sourcing Lead

Keyskills :
Graduate Recruitment Project Management Procurement