Senior Associate - Tendering Buildings
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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.