Job Description

Posting Date: 16 Jul 2024
City: Abu Dhabi
Location:
Abu Dhabi, AE
Contract Type: Permanent
Division: International Procurement
Level of experience: Senior
RINA is currently recruiting for a Middle East Procurement Manager to join its office in Abu Dhabi within the International Procurement Division.


Mission
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The Procurement Manager for Middle East has to oversees the company's sourcing and supply chain according to Corporate strategic plans. The Manager is responsible for scouting vendors, products and services, negotiating contracts and acquiring the most cost-efficient deals without compromising on regulatory aspects, quality and ESG principles, within a model of Business Ready Supply Chain. Corporate Projects and Budget will lead the planning of sourcing needs and activities.


Key Accountabilities
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• Forecasting needs/supplies and implementing Procurement Strategy, liaising with PPM;
• Supporting in the supplier scouting and segmentation, supporting Global Supply Chain Scouting & Vendor Management in the identification of new vendors for onboarding & qualification purposes;
• Maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers to drive innovation and continuous improvement;
• Collaborating with Business / Corporate Departments / key managers to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the Company;
• Devising and using fruitful sourcing strategies;
• Managing the entire procurement process according to an end-to-end perspective and Corporate procedures, by collecting the requirements, receiving and treating the Purchase Requisitions, identifying the suitable vendors to involve, issuing Requests for Quotation and managing the receipt, coordinating the technical evaluation (when provided), finalizing the bid comparisons and issuing the procurement recommendations
• Defining target prices and commercial conditions ("Target Setting") and dealing with shortlisted vendors for Best and Final Offer (BAFO);
• Negotiating and finalizing contracts and framework agreements to ensure favorable terms and conditions;
• Conducting final bid comparison, including evaluation of commercial conditions and vendor performance;
• Directly executing the procurement process on the ERP, dedicated systems, and through any other supporting tools;
• Contributing to a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs;
• Contributing to the choice of key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
• Contributing in matching department budgets and needs;
• Ensuring compliance with the organization's sustainability goals and industry standards
• Generating reports/dashboards or providing info to give insights into procurement performance and procurement recommendations including best price achieved, commercial conditions, and any other relevant information;
• Collaborating with Requesting Units to collect and plan needs;
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather input and ensure alignment with organizational goals;
• Being constantly aligned with Directors and PPM;
• Adhering to initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability within the supply chain;
• Actively participating in cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive continuous improvement across the organization;
• Applying Corporate procedures aimed to guarantee common processes across RINA Group companies and countries, improving the internal standardization, communication, management and company integrations;
• Supporting the Risk Passport Procedure for the Supply Chain related matters, liaising with Procurement Directors/PPM in the risk identification phase and mitigation strategies;
• Developing strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with contracts and suppliers, such as financial instability, non-performance, capabilities, non-compliance, or ethical concerns;
• Establishing contingency plans for critical suppliers to ensure business continuity;
• Ensuring that contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards;
• Supporting audits as needed to verify supplier compliance.


Processes:


• Procurement Management
+ Supplier Management
+ Purchasing Management
Relationships:

Global Supply Chain Scouting & Vendor Management; Global Supply Chain Process Improvement and Innovation; Global Property & Facility Management; International Procurement; RINA Consulting & RINA Services Business Units


Linked OU's & Key Positions:


• PPM International
• International Procurement
• Local Procurement
Qualifications
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• College/University bachelor's degree in Technical Subjects (e.g. Engineering) or Accounting and related/Law.
• At least 4/5 years of experience in Supply Chain, with strong focus on negotiations activities on large scale.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• English and Arab native speaker or proficient knowledge.
• Knowledge of GCC market and GCC vendor base.
Competencies
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• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
Extra Essential Skills
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• Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Proactivity and determination in reaching challenging targets.
• Meticulous attention to detail with advanced organizational skills.
• Talent in negotiation and networking.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Critical thinker with a high proficiency in math and logic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. It is required a strong cooperation both with the International Procurement Team both with the internal clients (Business Lines).
• Excellent report writing, communication, and IT skills.
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel. Word and PowerPoint) and accounting software.
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.



With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project's technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.




•At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.•