About Us
We are a leading telecom and digital services provider, committed to enriching lives with a comprehensive portfolio of mobile, fixed broadband, entertainment services and fintech solutions. Driven by the UAE’s ambition to lead tomorrow’s technologically driven world, we are heading the nation’s digital transformation and paving the way for a more interconnected and innovative future.
With talented individuals from over 70 nationalities, we embrace our rich diversity of thought, skills and experience to continuously explore new horizons and rethink what’s possible. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.
About the Job
The purpose of this position is to ensure that the procurement outcomes within the assigned categories of spend are conducted as per du’s Procurement Policy and Corporate Governance in an ethical, transparent, and fair manner, realizing best value for money for du.
Examples of categories are Commercial spends, Outsourcing/managed Services, Application Development and Maintenance, contract negotiation, program/project management and stakeholder management.
Key Accountabilities
Support the Category sourcing strategy development. Ensure that the sourcing strategies set out by the Management are followed by the department to deliver the desired results.- Lead tender (RFP/RFQ) negotiations to ensure successful completion. Negotiate the best value for money and ensure that sourcing projects are meeting budget targets.
- Track RFP’s and RFQ’s against agreed timelines while optimizing sourcing activities timelines.
- Responsible of category management and commercial contracts related activities within the Commercial Procurement categories of spend (mainly Outsourced Managed Services and General Corporate procurement categories)
- Participate in internal audit activities by providing necessary information to internal auditors.
- Organize periodic meetings with internal stakeholders to understand and agree on way forward for relevant category sourcing requirements.
- Lead contract negotiations to ensure successful completion. Negotiate the best value for money and ensure that sourcing projects are meeting budget targets.
- Report savings and validate monthly ERP reports ensuring that individual targets are met.
- Assess major suppliers’ performance and prepare report to management.
- Provide Management with weekly reports on RFP’s progress, category spend, savings and performance against KPI’s.
- Build, maintain and strengthen positive relation with internal customer based on support and advice and improve BUs satisfaction by conducting satisfaction surveys after each RFP
- Ensure that all legal and contractual matters from commercial perspective are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Share and educate internal customers about any amendment of the procurement policy and procedures.
- Ensure that proposals are obtained from vendors on time through the digital procurement platforms.
- Review standard PO’s, blanket PO’s, consignment PO’s and contract PO’s and ensure data integrity is preserved.
Key Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related discipline
- Any Procurement related certification it’s a plus
Experience:
- Minimum 5-7 years of procurement & sourcing experience.
- Experience in telecommunications is a plus
- In-depth Knowledge of key commercial elements and pricing structures of supplier’s contracts
- Knowledge of contract laws, and a complete understanding of Corporate T’s & C’s
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes, and procedures
- Demonstrated category management expertise in one or more of the following IT (Professional Services, Application Development and Application Maintenance, Support and Maintenance contract, Outsourcing services, Managed Services) and Network
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Skills
- Knowledge of Contracts and Corporate Terms and Conditions.
- Good Knowledge of ERP system (Oracle).
- Excellent verbal & written English & preferably Arabic.
- Analytical skills.
- Numerical and problem-solving skills
- Proven excellence in professional services contract language, contract negotiation, contract
management, conflict resolution and customer service skills - Demonstrated project management and execution skills with ability to manage multiple large
complex projects with competing priorities and timelines - Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, implement, and execute procurement
strategies - Ability to quickly analyze data, as well as extrapolate and communicate insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—reading, writing, and listening
If this opportunity excites you and aligns with your passions, come embark on a transformative journey with us!
