Head of Procurement & Vendor Management Section

Head of Procurement & Vendor Management Section

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative | Posted Mar 6

Full-time

Dubai

Negotiable

Unknown

Job Description

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 8–12 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, contract administration, or supply chain functions.
• Management experience:
  At least 3–5 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:
• Schedule-Time:
  Full time
• Job Posting: 03/03/2026
• Unposting Date: 02/04/2026