Job Description
Strategic Objectives
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that ensure financial efficiency, compliance, and alignment with KHDA's institutional goals.
- Strengthen governance, accountability, and transparency across all purchasing and contracting processes.
- Ensure sustainable and ethical procurement practices, incorporating market intelligence, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring.
- Build and maintain high-quality vendor relationships, supporting innovation, competitiveness, and service excellence.
- Enhance procurement capabilities and digital transformation by optimizing GRP systems, e-procurement tools, contract management technologies, and service workflows.
- Support KHDA's operational excellence mandate by ensuring timely, effective, and value-driven procurement that enables smooth business operations.
Operational Objectives
- Procurement Leadership & Strategy Implementation
- Lead development and execution of procurement plans, sourcing strategies, and cost-optimization initiatives.
- Ensure procurement operations comply with KHDA financial policies, government procurement regulations, and internal audit requirements.
- Vendor Management & Contract Governance
- Oversee vendor onboarding, evaluation, risk assessment, and continuous performance monitoring.
- Lead contract negotiations in collaboration with Legal, ensuring favorable commercial terms and compliance with institutional policies.
- Oversee the entire contract lifecycle: renewal, amendments, compliance checks, and performance audits.
- Competitive Bidding & Sourcing
- Supervise tendering processes, vendor shortlisting, RFP development, evaluation committees, and award recommendations.
- Ensure fairness, transparency, and competitiveness in procurement processes.
- Operational Procurement & GRP Governance
- Oversee Purchase Requests (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and procurement cycle approvals within GRP systems.
- Ensure timely processing of procurement needs across KHDA departments.
- Lead updates, optimizations, and troubleshooting for GRP procurement modules.
- Financial Governance, Risk Management & Audit Readiness
- Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement, contracts, and supplier performance.
- Ensure full compliance with internal controls, legal requirements, and financial mandates.
- Maintain high-quality records and documentation to ensure audit readiness and transparency.
- Market Research & Category Insights
- Conduct market studies and benchmark analysis to inform sourcing strategies.
- Monitor supplier trends, pricing patterns, and sector innovations to guide decision-making.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs and provide strategic guidance.
- Support cross-functional initiatives requiring specialized procurement expertise.
- Team Leadership & Capability Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop the Procurement & Vendor Management team.
- Drive professional development, capacity building, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, or related fields. Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree (as DGHR encourages higher degrees for managerial roles)
Professional Certifications:
- CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
- PMP or Contract Management Certificates Experience
- Minimum 812 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, contract administration, or supply chain functions.
- At least 35 years of managerial or supervisory experience in a procurement leadership role.
- Strong experience working with GRP/ERP systems
Job Category
Procurement
Advertiser
Knowledge and Human Development Authority
Educational-level
Bachelor
Required Nationality
UAE Only
Monthly Salary
30001-40000
Schedule-Time
Full time
Job Posting
03/03/2026
Unposting Date
02/04/2026
