Overview
Vice President – Tendering Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at Aldar
Job Purpose
- Manage the tendering process from RFP development till the appointment of the consultant/contractor.
- Perform contractor prequalification, completion of tender documents, bid evaluations & finalizing contract documents.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage and implement the tendering process from planning & prequalification until award, ensuring it is implemented as per the procurement policy and procedures.
- Review tender-related scope templates (consultants and contractors) and associated documentation to comply with latest laws, regulations, policy & procedures, and liaise with legal and finance departments.
- Develop requalification of consultants, contractors and service providers and classify them based on their expertise and other set criteria.
- Review project scope received from Users/Clients and liaise with the Users to develop and maintain scopes of work samples for issue in RFPs.
- Provide extended information to all Users’ teams/Clients in preparation of Project Procurement Strategies (and packages).
- Review submissions and approve prequalification and technical evaluation criteria and ensure they are in line with company standards.
- Review short‑listed bidders identified by User & Vendor Management and obtain “Expression of Interest”.
- Liaise with the Users to arrange for site visits and pre‑bid meetings.
- Coordinate and participate in tender opening of technical and commercial proposals.
- Liaise with Project management teams (and PMC) and other Users for bid technical clarification requests/evaluation and perform clarification requests/commercial evaluation for bids of technically acceptable bidders.
- Seek assistance from Cost Estimation and project teams and PMC (if required) to evaluate bidders’ or sub‑contractors’ priced proposals (quotations) for tenders.
- Support Users on technical negotiations and lead commercial negotiations with bidders to secure the most competitive offers that provide the company with the best value for money without risk exposure.
- Conduct periodic study on ALDAR spend analysis as per category and vendor.
- Support with market research for adequate and innovative design and solution.
Related Year Of Experience
Min of 10+ years of experience in tendering and general procurement with a proven track of procurement cycle experience through ERP modules.
YOE in Managerial Position
Min of 2+ years of managerial experience.
Field of Experience
- Construction Industry – Buildings & Infrastructure Works
Technical and Interpersonal Skills
- Specific knowledge of FIDIC contract terms, local laws and other forms of contracts.
- High ethics that lend to managing an unbiased tendering process.
- Enforcing standards, procedures, policies and contractual agreements.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written) for drafting & maintaining contracts.
- Building and maintaining relationships with Users/Clients/contractors/consultants.
Qualification
- Bachelor degree in Engineering/Cost Estimation.
- Member of certified organization similar to RICS.
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Title: Vice President – Tendering
Company: Aldar
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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