Senior Procurement Officer- UAE National

About HALCON

HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. HALCON has developed in-house expertise across the entire value chain for gravity-release bomb guidance systems. This includes design, development, testing, manufacturing and assembly. Our end-to-end capabilities ensure exceptional quality and competitive pricing. As well, we are faster and more flexible in meeting customer requirements. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Support Procurement Manager in planning and sourcing decisions by providing advice based on the assessment and analysis of business needs, supply market and commercial risks
• Provide effective support and advice to various stakeholders in determining their procurement needs
• Prepare procurement plans and establish cost parameters and budgets to purchase high quality and cost-efficient supplies in order to meet the needs of the organization
• Undertake complex analysis and price comparisons of multiple quotes/bids in order to source, evaluate and select the most valuable supplies and suppliers
• Lead the formulation, negotiation and award of procurement contracts. Manage the contracts effectively ensuring their timely reviews and renewals
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with suppliers to leverage on the opportunities of cost reduction and service efficiency
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring all contract deliverables are met as per the expected quality and standards, ensure that supplier database is regularly updated
• Complete the timely checking, verification and authorisation of supplier invoices including data preparation and collation of support documentation to enable the recharge of costs to service areas
• Implement and operate SAP system to manage and maintain high quality and accurate data records of purchases, shipments, inventory, supply of goods, etc.
• Manage inventories to maintain an efficient flow of supplies
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly procurement status reports to key stakeholders
• Release and allocate purchase requisitions to Procurement Officers and supervise their performance
• Identify process improvement opportunities to deliver value and reduce cost in the procurement process

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration / Finance & Accounts / Supply Chain Management / Procurement and Logistics
• Professional CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) qualification or equivalent
• 7 years of experience in sourcing and procurement process 

Key Skills:

• Act with integrity
• Planning and organizing
• Stakeholder focus
• Building and managing relations
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
• Knowledge of procurement ERP systems (SAP)
• Negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness

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