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Aldar Education is currently seeking a Procurement Lead (Temporary) for immediate start to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE for the next 6 months.

The Procurement Lead should lead the procurement team in delivering organizational requirements in line with the departmental SLAs and KPIs, manage the procure to pay cycle with continuous monitoring of performance, as well as identifying opportunities for developing the process to deliver outstanding procurement services.

Proper planning, stakeholder management, excellent communication skills, excellent time management, and knowledge of the education supplier base are essential qualities we look for in our team members.

• Minimum graduate level degree or related Procurement specific qualification.
• CIPS Certified would be an added value.

• A minimum of 68 years' experience in procurement within the region. Having education procurement experience is preferable.

• Proven track record of developing advanced procurement processes and methods.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral, Arabic is an added value.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multitasking and handling pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems is a must.
• Detailed knowledge of setting up agreements Terms and Conditions.
• Negotiation skills.

• Managing specific categories within the business.
• Developing strategies for each category and ensure proper implementation of the strategy while aligning with the annual Procurement Plan.
• Managing the team of procurement, contracts, and Vendor management Specialists.
• Managing the daytoday activities of the procurement function.
• Running and managing RFQs/RFPs to ensure fulfilment of the Procurement Plan and the category strategy.
• Act as a procurement lead on assigned strategic project which could include Technology projects, Merger Projects, special assignments.
• Planning the procurement of school requirements to ensure timely delivery.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and service.
• Identify synergies to enhance the commercial advantage of the organization by utilizing the economy of scale.
• Review the award recommendations and provide sound feedback.
• Maintaining relations with preferred suppliers to ensure procurement of highquality goods/services, expedient delivery, and dependable service at optimum price.
• Analysing markets to determine supplier's sources and product availability.
• Compilation and preparation of reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Ability to develop dashboards would be an added asset.
• Ensure compliance of purchasing activities with corporate governance.
• Solving problems related to procurement processes, logistics and tenders.