Manager, Procurement Management (Local Emirati Talent)

About AL TAIF :

We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the immediate leadership, guidance and supervision for all assigned procurement employees.
• Direct and manage the daily purchasing activities for the acquisition of consumables, spare parts, professional services, capital equipment, tools and facilities.
• Review and assign approved purchase requisitions, project and customer requests to the procurement team for processing.
• Ensure that all procurement activities are accomplished in accordance with all relevant KPIs.
• Develop, implement, revise and enforce all quality directives as part of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System program.
• Review Scope of Work (SOW) specifications to ensure sufficiency and completeness with regard to acquisitions and technical applications.
• Review final contractual documents e.g. purchase orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Service Maintenance Agreements (SMAs) for approval and award, including the incorporation of all necessary terms and conditions.
• Develop procurement and contract templates as well as related business processes and procedures.  
• Responsible for reviewing all program related purchasing activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements and program objectives.
• Coordinate and interface with stakeholders to discuss business requirements including the development and submission of reports as well as leading and attending meetings etc.
• Meet with suppliers and/or vendors to develop and enhance professional business relationships and to build viable supply channels.  Manage and review the AL TAIF vendor management program.
• Provide oversight on the maintenance of documentation records for all procurements.
• Monitor procurement performance, recommendations and improvements.
• Provide management oversight for all ordering and purchasing of materials, spare parts and services to ensure the process is in accordance with all applicable procedures.
• Assist in the development, and lead the implementation of AL TAIF’s electronic procurement system.
• Support procurement audits and be available to assist in all inspections and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, housekeeping and environmental directives.
• Ensure all high-value property is maintained in a serviceable condition, routinely inventoried and safeguarded.
• Review the job performance and training of all program procurement employees to ensure the successful and effective accomplishment of all required tasks.
• Recommend and provide additional training when determined necessary.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Perform other duties as required by the Director, Contracts & Procurement.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree is required, or Equivalent years of Experiences in the same field
• Professional Certifications in procurement are an advantage.
• A minimum of six to eight years of experience supervising, managing, and/or directing procurement activities is required.
• Previous military experience is an advantage.
• Have, or be able to obtain a valid UAE driver’s license.

Key Skills :

• Experience ensuring conformity to procedures, legal requirements and business standards (e.g. ISO) is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contracts is preferred.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning software is preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.  

# ALTAIF