Senior Associate - Tendering Buildings

JOB PURPOSE

• Assist in the purchasing activities of Aldar via reviewing spend, rates, and contractor’s performance.
• Implement the strategic sourcing framework and maintain its continuity and effectiveness to ensure proper support to the business.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the review Prequalification of consultants, contractors and service providers and classifying them based on their expertise and other set criteria.
• Manage Aldar approved vendors list to be available for reference by all stakeholders to be also use for pricing enquiries to obtain current market rates as and when required.
• Adopt strategic sourcing for typical products/goods required on Aldar Projects (tiles, joinery, air conditioners, white goods, etc.).
• Obtaining Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from shortlisted vendors for works or services.
• Manage and maintain the construction contract Vendor List to be updated frequently and prequalified.
• Conduct market research for adequate and innovative design and solution
• Ensure integration with Department of Economy for vendors approved activities as approved in their trade license.
• Implement Abu Dhabi Municipality new activities and Classification.
• Assist in the monitoring of main sub-contractors performance in the construction contracts.
• Conduct periodic study on ALDAR spend analysis as per category and vendor, in conjunction with the AVP – Strategic Sourcing.

RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE
Min of 6+ years of experience in leading a procurement / sourcing function.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Good understanding of site-based aspects of construction projects.
• Good understanding of construction costs, cost estimation techniques and rate analysis.
• IT proficient, with extensive experience working with Excel, Database and Estimating Software.
• Knowledge of construction items and market rates.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines.
• Commitment to Professional Ethics, Integrity and Confidentiality.

QUALIFICATION
Bachelor degree in engineering or contract management.
Formal contractual dispute resolution training is highly preferred.