
Ad Ports Group
Senior Specialist - Procurement
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 11/10/2026
Job overview
Date posted
27/08/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
11/10/2026
Job description
In this role you will be responsible for pre-award and post-award contracts management activities within the cluster. You will liaise with cluster stakeholders in the development of yearly procurement plans, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. You are responsible for preparing the cluster's Request for Expression of Interest and/or Pre-qualification, evaluating unpriced commercial aspects of technical bids, and managing bidders lists. Your responsibilities include examining scope of work and other information provided by end users and consultants for completeness and consistency. You will prepare comprehensive ITT packages using standard forms and coordinate issuance to approved bidders, and you are responsible for attending pre-tender meetings, arranging site visits with bidders, and preparing recommendations for award and Letters of Award. You will negotiate contract terms and conditions, handle administrative activities such as bank guarantees, insurances, and invoices, and maintain records including contract logs and files. You are responsible for reviewing and evaluating variations and claims, preparing recommendations for corporate procurement approval, and preparing contract amendments as required. In this role you will perform close-out of contractual matters upon completion, manage End User expectations through proactive engagement, and implement procurement initiatives and cost-effective solutions by devising appropriate tender strategies.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Liaise with cluster stakeholders in the development of yearly procurement plans and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
- Prepare Request for Expression of Interest and/or Pre-qualification, evaluate unpriced commercial aspects of technical bids, and manage Bidders Lists
- Examine scope of work and other information provided by end users and/or consultants for completeness and consistency
- Prepare comprehensive ITT packages using standard forms and coordinate issuance to approved bidders
- Attend pre-tender meetings, arrange site visits with bidders, prepare recommendations for award and Letters of Award, and handle correspondence during the bidding period
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions and handle administrative activities such as bank guarantees, insurances, and invoices
- Maintain records including contract logs and contract files, conforming to agreed changes in the ITT package
- Review and evaluate variations and claims, prepare recommendations for corporate procurement approval, and prepare contract amendments
- Perform close-out of contractual matters upon completion
- Manage the expectations of End Users in timely processing of tender requests through constant and proactive engagement
- Implement procurement initiatives and cost-effective solutions by devising appropriate tender strategies
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus
- Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English; working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable
- Bring a minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in a similar role
- Show experience in pre-award and post-award contract management
- Demonstrate good knowledge of procurement regulations and industry standards
- Show the ability to understand strategic issues and hold an overall perspective of the organization
- Demonstrate strong negotiation and relationship management skills
- Show strong analytical and research skills
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization