Head of Procurement & Vendor Management Section

Strategic Objectives

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Competitive Bidding & Sourcing

• Supervise tendering processes, vendor shortlisting, RFP development, evaluation committees, and award recommendations.
• Ensure fairness, transparency, and competitiveness in procurement processes.

D. 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.

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal departments to understand procurement needs and provide strategic guidance.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives requiring specialized procurement expertise.

H. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop the Procurement & Vendor Management team.
• Drive professional development, capacity building, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, or related fields.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, contract administration, or supply chain functions.
• At least 3–5 years of managerial or supervisory experience in a procurement leadership role.
• Strong experience working with GRP/ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (as DGHR encourages higher degrees for managerial roles)

• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
• PMP or Contract Management Certificates Experience