Procurement Specialist

Job Description

• Receives, enters and verifies prices and delivery dates for purchase requisitions and creates Purchase Orders.
• Ensures that all purchase requisitions, purchase orders and contracts are authorized appropriately.
• Prepares all necessary tender documents and executes Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quotation (RFQs).
• Assesses the quotations submitted and selects bidders for commercial negotiations.
• Negotiates prices with suppliers/vendors.
• Coordinates with vendors and service providers to identify competitive rates for consideration.
• Handles contracts from negotiation to execution to ensure that contract terms and conditions are maintained throughout the tenure of the contract.
• Maintains relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones.
• Meets with departments throughout American Hospital Dubai's on contract negotiations and cost savings opportunities.
• Supports business relationships and resolves all matters between the organization and vendors/suppliers (solving supplier’s disputes, claims, invoices and any other type of discrepancies).
• Works cross-functionally with other departments to achieve the lowest total cost for materials.
• Follows up on deliveries if required.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation as per the department’s policy.
• Identifies the item's replacement for savings and vendor for negotiating bonus programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.