Specialist - Procurement

Job Purpose

• Work within the Procurement team across multiple projects at various stages of the procurement process.
• Support and manage the tender documentation and related functions for appointment of Consultants, Contractors, Suppliers, management of project procurement processes from inception to contract award.

Objectives for the Role

• Support and manage the tender documentation and related functions for appointment of suppliers and service providers.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services.
• Assist team members with vendor registration & pre-qualification
• Assist team members with preparation of Expression of Interest (EoI) lists
• Assist in review of EoI submissions & preparation of Tender short lists
• Assist in preparation and review of RFP / ITT documents
• Tender management including processing of tender queries and clarifications, tender opening, post-tender clarifications, meetings etc.
• Support in review of recommendations for management approval
• Support in compilation and processing of information for reporting purposes
• Assist in tracking of procurement activities across the entire project
• Create, foster and maintain working relationships with suppliers and service providers who are committed to producing good quality service at competitive prices, and see RSG as a contractor of first choice.
• Comply with all aspects of the approved procurement processes and procedures.
• Promote and uphold the corporate vision and values.
• Perform any additional adhoc duties as and when requested by the Line Manager and/or Head of Department

Job Requirements - Qualification & Experience

• Preferably degree educated in Engineering, Business or a related field but not essential if suitable experience attained
• Up to 3 years’ experience in FM, Operations or Construction in a procurement related role
• Spoken Arabic would be an advantage but is not essential.
   

Job Requirements - Skills

• To be able to communicate both orally and in writing in English.
• An enthusiastic and conscientious personality able to work as a key member of the team
• Computer literate with the ability to compile data and prepare reports.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, with good planning and organizational skills 
• Knowledge of eSourcing tools and platforms
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills