Head - Procurement - Aldar Education

7 months ago

UAE, United Arab Emirates Aldar Academies Full time

Aldar Education is seeking a Head - Procurement in Abu Dhabi commencing immediately. The Head - Procurement needs to lead the procurement team in delivering organizational requirements in line with the departmental SLAs and KPIs. They need to 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.

This position will be managing procurement activities for the Aldar Education Charter Schools.

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

**Minimum Experience**
- A minimum of 12 years’ experience in procurement within the region. Having education procurement experience is preferable.

**Job Specific Knowledge & Skills**
- Excellent knowledge of ERP system (SAP Ariba and Oracle Fusions)
- 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 multi‐tasking and handling pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.

**Main Duties**
- Managing Procurement activities for the AE Charter Schools.
- Developing strategies for each category and ensure proper implementation of the strategy while aligning with the annual Procurement Plan.
- Managing the team of procurement specialists.
- Managing the day‐to‐day activities of the procurement function.
- Support in the development and fulfilment of the group Procurement Plan.
- Running and managing RFQs/RFPs relevant to the school’s groups to ensure fulfilment of the Procurement Plan and the category strategy.
- Act as a procurement lead on assigned strategic projects and initiatives which could include Technology projects, M&A 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 high‐quality goods/services, expedient delivery, and dependable service at optimum price.
- Analyzing markets to determine supplier’s sources and product availability.

**Specific Duties**
- Ensure compliance of purchasing activities with corporate governance.
- Solving problems related to procurement processes, logistics and tenders.
- Maintain communication with the central supplier management team for supplier on‐boarding and evaluation.
- Conduct monthly reporting on order status to ensure budget utilization.
- 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.

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