Supervisor - Procurement Administration & Quality Assurance at T2 (Formerly 9Mobile)

Job Summary

•     Coordinate efficient vendor database management and purchase order processing to support the smooth operations of procurement division.
•     Coordinate timely departmental performance reporting

Principal Functions

•     Provide relevant input in the articulation and implementation of the procurement strategy & policies for Etisalat.
•     Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to procurement management.
•     Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
•     Ensure timely processing and approval of purchase orders in line with approved authority limits.
•     Facilitate the implementation of improved administrative procedures to enhance vendor database management and purchase order processing.
•     Coordinate the monitoring of past track records of new suppliers/vendors/contractors.
•     Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a database for suppliers/vendors/contractors and ensure its integrity.
•     Provide relevant input in the evaluation and selection of vendors/contractors and the negotiation of contracts.
•     Ensure accurate record keeping of procurement contracts with suppliers/vendors/contractors.
•     Ensure the ongoing evaluation of vendor performance and regular update of the database with the vendor rating.
•     Coordinate the efficient and effective execution of all administrative tasks within the department.
•     Implement the unit's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
•     Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director, Procurement.
•     Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Procurement.

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

•     Three (3) to five (5) years work experience preferably in a procurement function.
•     Industry knowledge
•     Procurement Management
•     Quality Standards
•     Data management and Reporting
•     Communication
•     ERP Applications
•     MS Office especially Advanced Excel & PowerPoint
•     Stakeholder Relationship Management
•     Personal Effectiveness
•     Customer Focus
•     Passion for Excellence
•     Integrity
•     Empowering people
•     Growing people
•     Team work