Procurement Officer

Job Purpose This position is responsible for the procurement of facilities management services by working closely with the end users to ensure that all goods & services are ready and available in a timely manner for onsite delivery. The role provides category and market expertise to support Khidmah’s spend and supply base for an assigned category cluster by: - Understanding the category landscape in the Middle East and the key drivers affecting the relevant markets. - Developing category strategies to consolidate requirements for cost reduction drives, standardization and improved standards and services. - Engaging and building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Business Units. - Collaborating with Khidmah’s third-party Service Providers to support the development of relevant and comprehensive category strategies. - Developing strong relationships with the supply base to ensure optimized value and risk mitigation. - Driving sustainable value from key supplier relationships. Managing all third-party supplier arrangements including sourcing and contracting and supplier and contract management to deliver competitive advantage to Khidmah. This opportunity requires category strategies across spend categories, in particular: Hard & Soft AMC Services. Qualification: - Bachelor’s degree in Procurement is preferred - CIPS certification is an advantage - Must have an understanding in commercial & financial techniques. Experience and Skills: - 2-4 years’ experience - SAP ERP system experience in communicating & managing client expectations and requirements - Strong analytical skills - Ability to speak and write in English is required. Arabic is an advantage. - Strong organizational skills and teamwork. Roles, Responsibilities, Duties 1. Assist in the preparation of RFP/RFQ and commercial requirements for various goods & services. 2. Manage a full tender process for FM service lines from tender preparation, selection, tender issue, clarification, negotiations, and award. 3. Negotiates and communicates supply plan timelines to internal and external customers and partners. 4. Manage the preparation, renewal, revision, and termination of all service contracts. 5. Generating contracts in SAP and filing of contracts with relevant information. 6. Establish framework and LTPA agreements that will result in cost reduction. 7. Manages the development, monitoring, and continuous improvement of statistical reports on procurement. 8. Implementation of cost effective and efficient buying procedures. 9. Crosscheck paper works for PR/PO in relation to establishment of agreements/contracts. Ensure that POs are issued against every signed contract.