Specialist, Supply 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.
       
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 inline with approved authority limits.
• Facilitate the implementation of improved administrative and clerical 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 Head, Contract Management
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head,Contract Management.

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
• Communication
• ERP Applications
• MS Office especially Excel
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Personal Effectiveness
• Customer Focus
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work