Contracts & Procurement Officer (Dubai)

About the role

Zayed University is hiring a Contracts & Procurement Officer in Dubai. The role delivers an efficient, accurate and timely contracts and purchasing service for internal and external clients, focusing on contracts management and documentation for retail outlets and ensuring every purchase is value for money and cost effective.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and maintain the unit's commercial and contractual arrangements, and review RFI and RFP bids and prepare cost proposals.
• Negotiate and administer contracts and cooperative agreements, and monitor financial activity of prime and sub-contracts, including closeouts.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, internal policies and ethics codes, and review the contracts database and prepare periodic reports.
• Review customer terms and conditions, advise on risks and cost drivers, and liaise with project and technical staff so contracts match the programme of work.
• Conduct pre- and post-contract award reviews with stakeholders.
• Negotiate and place annual Blanket Purchase Orders, Master Purchasing Agreements and Annual Service Agreements.
• Purchase goods and services for the campuses from local and international sources, interpret purchase requests, investigate suppliers and negotiate best terms.
• Analyse specifications, vet and benchmark prices, prepare bid summaries, expedite orders and liaise with vendors on discrepancies and cancellations.
• Ensure vendor invoices are not delayed without reason and liaise with the Finance Department on contract matters.

Required profile

• Minimum bachelor's degree in business or a similar major from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a similar role in a government or higher education institution is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and handle multiple requests under time pressure.

Required skills

• Excellent computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of contracts and procurement tasks; knowledge of purchasing procedures preferred.
• Arabic/English bilingualism is an asset.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries free of tax in the UAE.
• Cash housing allowance and annual vacation with airline tickets for the employee and immediate family.
• Educational subsidies for children and healthcare for the employee and sponsored family members.

To apply, complete the online application form and attach a cover letter, a current CV and the names and contact details of three professional references.