The Specialist - Procurement Category at Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) is responsible for managing procurement categories, ensuring the timely fulfillment of internal customer requirements, developing sourcing strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing supply chain risks, and fostering supplier relationships to deliver value aligned with DTC’s goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of procurement policies and procedures at DTC, ensuring continuous updates and improvements.
- Develop and execute comprehensive category management plans for assigned procurement categories, aligning them with stakeholder objectives.
- Process and validate purchase requests to ensure compliance and clarity of specifications and scope of work.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements before engaging with suppliers.
- Solicit Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Quotes (RFQs), or Information (RFIs) from suppliers in accordance with DTC procurement policies, managing supplier clarifications effectively.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and follow up on post-submission clarifications.
- Negotiate with shortlisted suppliers, employing a clear selection strategy and securing approval for supplier awards through Delegation of Authority (DOA) processes.
- Issue award notifications, draft contracts, issue Purchase Orders (POs), and inform relevant parties accordingly.
- Coordinate with suppliers and end-users to ensure timely and complete delivery, resolving any issues or obstacles as they arise.
- Prepare and manage all procurement-related documentation such as RFPs, bonds, letters, memos, and contracts.
- Report on work progress and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring data accuracy.
- Actively participate in DTC’s learning and development programs to enhance procurement expertise.
- Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) requirements.
- Adhere to governance requirements in all procurement activities.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Professional certifications in CIPS are advantageous.
Experience: At least 6 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management. Proven experience in procurement, with a strong understanding of procurement policies and procedures.
Other qualifications:
- Experience in a regulated industry is a plus.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge in Arabic, both written and verbal, is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.