Specialist - Procurement COE

About the role

This Specialist position within the Procurement Centre of Excellence supports excellence in procurement processes, strategies and practices so that procurement objectives are achieved. The role covers process improvement, supplier and contractor management, documentation and risk assessment.

Key responsibilities

• Implement strategic initiatives that improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency.
• Optimize end-to-end procurement processes, including purchase requisitions and contract management, and recommend workflow improvements.
• Update procurement user guides, manuals and scopes of work for completeness and consistency.
• Use procurement technology to streamline processes, increase visibility and reduce discrepancies.
• Identify and assess procurement risks and put in place mitigation plans.
• Research and benchmark procurement best practices to raise current processes.
• Track supplier performance and resolve problems and concerns.
• Handle registration and prequalification of contractors and suppliers not yet in the Commercial Directory, and maintain the database of qualified suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to understand strategic issues and see the organization as a whole.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, analytical and research skills, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including building high-performance teams.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

Required skills

• High level of English proficiency; working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
• Procurement regulations and industry standards.