Group Manager Strategic Sourcing (emirati Talent)

United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

:Job PurposeThe Group Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Contracts is accountable to:
  • 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.
  • Specialised in category management of 'Technology and Security'.
Key AccountabilitiesThe Group Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Contracts is responsible for:
  • 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.
The Group Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Contracts will be responsible for specific tasks in each project-related procurement phase, as explained herein:Pre-tender Phase:
  • Participate in procurement strategy meetings with project stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of the project, agree on procurement process timelines, agree tender scoring criteria, and define roles and responsibilities.
Vendor Selection and Pre-Qualification:
  • Collaborate with the Vendor Management Team to ensure all proposed vendors are registered 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 received in a timely manner.
  • Ensure all tender clarification meetings are arranged and executed 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 executed 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 completed in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and manage a contract management checklist to ensure all contractual requirements are met.
  • Support end-user with vendor performance management activities.
Qualifications
  • 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'
Experience
  • Experience in tendering & contract management roles within large multinational organisations.
  • 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).
Skills
  • 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.
Please note that only Emirati Talent will be considered for this particular opportunity.About Us:Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.WE MAKE TRADE FLOWTO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1806352
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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