Group Manager Strategic Sourcing Dubai Ports (DP) World Dubai

Job Detail

Job ID 33805
Career Level Senior
Experience 2 Years
Gender Male Female

Job Description

Group Manager for Strategic Sourcing at Dubai Ports (DP) World will manage the execution of procurement activities, including pre-tender phase, vendor selection and pre-qualification, tender preparation, tender management and evaluation, tender negotiation and award, contract preparation and execution, and contract management activities. Specialized in category management of ‘Technology and Security’. This is a Senior level full time job. And salary can range between 10000-25000 AED/month.

Responsibilities of Group Manager

Manage procurement processes of various global projects (as assigned by the Group VP – Strategic Sourcing & Contracts).
Ensuring all procurement-related contracts deliver the best value to DP World (completed on time, on budget and quality as per the agreed scope of works).
Ensuring all tenders are conducted in a fair, transparent, auditable, and ethical manner (as per the Group Procurement Policy).
Build trusted relationships and collaborate with internal project stakeholders and external vendors.
Ensure all tender and contract documents are kept up-to-date and maintained for audit trail purposes.
Vendor Selection and Pre-Qualification:
Collaborate with the Vendor Management Team to ensure all proposed vendors are register and pre-qualified on the relevant eSourcing portal.
Support the establishment and maintenance of pre-approved vendors based on category management.
Support the completion and review of vendor selection documents that require approval from project stakeholders prior to tender publication.
Tender Preparation:
Review all tender documents to ensure completeness and fit-for-purpose.
Ensure tenders are created on the relevant eSourcing Portal.
Ensure all relevant approvals are obtained prior to tender publication.
Tender Management and Evaluation:
Ensure all vendor clarifications are addressed in a timely manner by liaising with relevant project stakeholders.
Proactively manage vendor participation in tenders to ensure responses are receive in a timely manner.
Ensure all tender clarification meetings are arrange and execute in a timely manner.
Support and advise end-users with conducting technical evaluations and preparing technical evaluation summary reports.
Manage commercial analysis of tender responses and prepare commercial evaluation summary reports.
Commercial Negotiation and Award:
Execute negotiation strategies with shortlisted vendors to obtain best and final offers (as agreed with the Group VP – Strategic Sourcing & Contracts)
Prepare, present, and obtain approvals on final award recommendations.

Contract Preparation and Execution

Execute contracts based on agreed contract templates and agreed deviations from the tender process (as approved by the Group VP – Strategic Sourcing & Contracts)
Issue and obtain approvals/signatures from relevant parties for commercial documents/contracts.
Contract Management Activities:
Ensure all contracts are execute on the relevant eSourcing Portal with key meta-data.
Support the management of the overall contract lifecycle.
Where applicable, review and approve invoices and payments related to executed commercial contracts.
Support the management, analysis, and execution of any addendums, amendments, and variation orders.
Ensure contract closeout activities are complete in a timely manner.
Prepare and manage a contract management checklist to ensure all contractual requirements will meet.
Support end-user with vendor performance management activities.

Requirements for Role of Group Manager

Bachelor’s degree in technology/computer science (or equivalent).
Bachelor’s degree in business administration/management (or equivalent).
Preference given for master’s or equivalent.
Knowledge and relevant training in Category Management of ‘Technology & Security.
2+ years experience in tendering & contract management roles within large multinational organisations.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

Proven track record of successfully delivering commercial tenders and contracts (specifically within Technology & Security categories).
Demonstrable knowledge of laws related to Technology contracts and procurement legislation.
Ability to work autonomously.
Proven ability to resolve project-related issues and prioritizing deliverables.
Proven proficiency in the use of MS Office and eSourcing Technologies (preference with Oracle Fusion).
Project, Tender & Contract Management.
Negotiation & influencing.
Teamwork.
Value engineering.
Change management.
Strategic thinking, problem solving and decision making.
Market intelligence – related to vendors capabilities within specific procurement categories.