Manager - Procurement - Aldar Education

Aldar Education
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Multitasking","Influencing","Problem-solving","Reporting"]

Lead Aldar Education’s procurement function across assigned categories, driving category strategies aligned to the annual Procurement Plan. Manage procurement specialists and oversee end-to-end source-to-contract and purchase-order activities, including tenders, RFQs/RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, awards, and governance. Own procurement KPIs, risk reporting, trackers, dashboards, and Oracle Fusion operational ownership to improve performance, compliance, and process adoption.

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Manager - Procurement - Aldar Education

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Job Summary

Lead Aldar Education’s procurement function across assigned categories, driving category strategies aligned to the annual Procurement Plan. Manage procurement specialists and oversee end-to-end source-to-contract and purchase-order activities, including tenders, RFQs/RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, awards, and governance. Own procurement KPIs, risk reporting, trackers, dashboards, and Oracle Fusion operational ownership to improve performance, compliance, and process adoption.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage assigned procurement categories and support operated schools, projects, and procurement planning meetings.
  • •Develop category strategies and ensure implementation aligned with the annual Procurement Plan.
  • •Oversee procurement specialists and day-to-day procurement operations, including KPIs, risk reporting, and portfolio management updates.
  • •Lead sourcing, tendering, RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, BAFO stages, and award recommendations in line with Delegation of Authority.
  • •Manage contracts, variations, purchase orders, and procurement governance; provide Oracle Fusion operational ownership, reporting, and process improvement.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum graduate-level degree or related procurement qualification.
  • •10+ years’ procurement experience within the region.
  • •Proven track record developing procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and commercial methods.
  • •Strong knowledge of tender governance, technical/commercial evaluation, contracts, variation orders, frameworks, and Delegation of Authority.
  • •Excellent communication in English; Arabic is an added value.
Experience:10+ yearsProcurement
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Stakeholder managementMultitaskingInfluencingProblem-solvingReporting
Certifications:CIPS
Languages:EnglishArabic
Tech Stack:Oracle FusionSAP Ariba

Eligibility

Nationality:UAE National

Company Brief

Aldar Education
Operates a portfolio of private schools and education services in the UAE. It manages academic institutions, school admissions, and learning experiences for students, with an emphasis on quality education and modern facilities.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2016
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