Overview
Procurement Assistant Jobs in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Solutions+ (A Mubadala company)
Title: Procurement Assistant
Company: Solutions+ (A Mubadala company)
Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
UAEN only – Al Ain Location
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Build relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive value through outstanding sourcing performance and supplier relationships
Conduct end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier selection, RFx documentation, negotiation and award
Lead negotiations for relevant transactions with suppliers on various levers such as specification, prices, delivery schedule and compliance to endorse the best bid
Report procurement performance (savings, timescales, efficiency, compliance) for the relevant category and activities in line with agreed score cards, metrics and targets
Conduct contract management activities, including contract administration, ordering and receiving, payment documentation, and amendments
Provide recommendation to procurement leadership to process supplier invoices after performing due diligence against purchase orders and contract agreements
Deliver supply base management activities, including supply market research and supplier registration in liaison with strategic procurement specialists
Conduct supplier master data management activities, specifically cleaning vendor records, updating and enhancing supply base
Provide “help-desk” services to both key business users and suppliers to improve operational procurement delivery and address bottlenecks in achieving business objectives.
Job Specific Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Good sourcing & negotiation skills
Proactive
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Some knowledge of Procurement Processes and systems.
Project management experience beneficial
A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered, multi-tasking environment.
Proficient in ERP with emphasis on Procurement, Microsoft Office suite, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.
Beneficial to have 1+ years of experience in a procurement role, business administration and/or operations with emphasis on processes and systems.
