Senior Associate-Procurement (UAE National Only)
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About the Role
Etihad Credit Bureau seeks a Senior Associate-Procurement to manage sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, supplier engagement, and contract agreements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of procurement experience, and proficiency in English and Arabic.
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Responsibilities
- Manage RFQ/RFP processes with vendors, monitor progress, and coordinate with business units to obtain bids, proposals, and quotations within specified deadlines
- Support bid opening with business end users and Finance in accordance with policies, submit bids and proposals for technical and commercial evaluation, and consolidate evaluation reports and scores
- Conduct supplier price negotiations, when required, under the guidance of the Associate Principal – Procurement
- Prepare Vendor Selection Forms and submit them for approval in line with The Bureau’s Delegation of Authority
- Monitor the execution of Purchase Orders, Contract Agreements, Service Level Agreements, and Key Performance Indicators with business end users and Legal
- Ensure accurate incorporation of terms, conditions, and relevant clauses in Purchase Orders and Contract Agreements in coordination with Risk and Legal
- Manage contract related matters arising from procurement activities, ensuring proper follow up, compliance, and resolution of issues or disputes
- Coordinate with the Associate Principal – Procurement to conduct procurement self risk assessments and review them with the Risk Department on a semi annual basis
- Assist in drafting and amending purchasing policies and procedures, ensure adherence by relevant departments, and recommend system or process enhancements
- Maintain records of Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Contract Agreements, and management approvals, and support internal, external, and state audit requirements
- Recommend improvements to purchasing systems and processes, focusing on cost, quality, timeliness, compliance, and operational efficiency
- Maintain the weekly Procurement Weekly Digest covering purchasing status, projects, contracts, and other relevant Procurement Section updates
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- International certification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Proficient in English
- Proficient in Arabic
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management
- Experience in dealing with suppliers
- Experience in the banking sector or financial services industry
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills across all levels
- Strong teamwork management skills
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Role Overview
- This exciting role is responsible for sourcing goods and services for The Bureau, ensuring that business end user requirements are met in terms of deadlines, cost, quality, and specifications while complying with approved procurement policies and procedures. The role supports RFQ/RFP activities, sup
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage RFQ/RFP processes with vendors, monitor progress, and coordinate with business units to obtain bids, proposals, and quotations within specified deadlines.
- Support bid opening with business end users and Finance in accordance with policies, submit bids and proposals for technical and commercial evaluation, and consolidate evaluation reports and scores.
- Conduct supplier price negotiations, when required, under the guidance of the Associate Principal – Procurement and/or Person In Charge – Procurement.
- Prepare Vendor Selection Forms and submit them for approval in line with The Bureau’s Delegation of Authority and the applicable technical and commercial evaluation outcomes.
- Monitor the execution of Purchase Orders, Contract Agreements, Service Level Agreements, and Key Performance Indicators with business end users and Legal, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
- Ensure accurate incorporation of terms, conditions, and relevant clauses in Purchase Orders and Contract Agreements in coordination with Risk and Legal.
- Manage contract related matters arising from procurement activities, ensuring proper follow up, compliance, and resolution of issues or disputes.
- Coordinate with the Associate Principal – Procurement and Person In Charge – Procurement to conduct procurement self risk assessments and review them with the Risk Department on a semi annual basis.
- Assist in drafting and amending purchasing policies and procedures, ensure adherence by relevant departments, and recommend system or process enhancements where required.
- Maintain records of Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Contract Agreements, and management approvals, and support internal, external, and state audit requirements.
- Recommend improvements to purchasing systems and processes, focusing on cost, quality, timeliness, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain the weekly Procurement Weekly Digest covering purchasing status, projects, contracts, and other relevant Procurement Section updates.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- International certification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
- Proficient in English.
- Proficient in Arabic.
- Strong teamwork management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills across all levels.
- Industry certifications or specializations.
- Strong negotiation skills.
Experience
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience in dealing with suppliers.
- Experience in the banking sector or financial services industry.
- Experience in using common business software applications.
- Knowledge of commercial agreements and business frameworks.
- Able to manage varied tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets.
- Able to work effectively and responsibly without close supervision.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving capabilities.
- Applies a structured and systematic approach to problems.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and professional development.
- Dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.
- Committed to building a stable, forward thinking organization where innovation thrives.
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