Senior Associate - Tendering Buildings

Aldar CorporateTendering Buildings

About the role

•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.

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.

Min of 6+ years of experience in leading a procurement / sourcing function.

•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…