Procurment Specialist - Energy Africa Recruitment-Dubai

Dubai -PermanentOur client is an international Operations and Maintenance company that operated in the Energy / Power Production sector. They have various projects worldwide with various energy production resources.Purpose of the role: To execute the procurement and contract process for the assigned materials/services for the division for KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and international plants to ensure that procurement requirements are met in line with company policies and procedures, whilst ensuring customer requirements are met in the most timely and cost-efficient manner.KPA’s: Procurement Cycle and ContractsCollate the required information from the plants and finalize the specifications and requirements for the preparation of RFQ’s to be provided to the potential list of suppliers.Coordinate the procurement or Contract cycle for assigned materials and services under the supervision of the procurement Manager to ensure the procurement needs are met in a timely and cost optimized manner.Administer terms of purchase in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and legal to ensure all the procured materials and/or services are delivered as per the purchase order (PO) / Contract so as to take any corrective measures in case of noted deviations and ensure that the company’s interests are protected at all timesSupplier Selection and Tender ProcessCarry out analysis of quotations, comparison statements (with emphasis on price, quality, delivery period, terms of payment, etc.), market knowledge and previous contractor evaluations and provide inputs to the Procurement Manager for decision on the suitable suppliers.Conduct negotiations of quotations with the vendors to ensure that the company gets the best value for the money they are paying to the vendors.Coordinate internal meetings with relevant stakeholders for assigned purchase orders to enable the approval or modifications of requests for the preparation of purchase ordersPurchase Order ManagementEnter the information into the system for the generation of a purchase order, and obtain proper approvals, so that the PO can be generated in a timely manner.Ensure timely order acceptance from the vendors.Ensure timely expediting with the vendors to enable timely delivery of materials and services.Implement and coordinate relevant invoice processing activities in liaison with finance, to ensure vendors receive their payments as per the contract termsSupplier ManagementSupport the Vendor Development Officer to analyze vendor performance based on the inputs of internal customers and achievement of the contract obligations to identify the most suitable vendors for any potential work involvement with the Group in the future.Provide the support for periodic vendor performance evaluationContract ManagementTo ensure that Contract is firmed up with the suppliers based on standard Company Contract template.In case of any deviations to the terms, coordinate with legal to have the deviations agreed and formalized.To create Outline agreement in SAP for all the concluded contracts and ensure Purchase orders are raised in SAP duly linking the outline agreementSupplier Database Support the process of identifying new suppliers in order to expand the company’s preferred supplier database by conducting market research and updating supplier background and credentials, to ensure the Group’s supplier database is timely and comprehensively updated with the background informationKeep abreast of market information about suppliers, dealers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) etc. to develop good network of suppliers those can be contacted for critical requirementsPolicies Processes, Systems & ProceduresAdhere to all relevant organizational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner fully aligning to the local country procurement regulationsHealth Safety, Security & EnvironmentAdhere to all relevant health, safety, security and environmental procedures, instructions and controls and implement the same to vendors/contractors through PO/ Contract terms so that the safety of employees and environmental compliance can be guaranteedCommunication & Working RelationshipsInternal: Needs to work closely with Supply Chain teams at the country as well as Corporate level, Plant Operations and Maintenance Teams, IT Team, IMS (Integrated Management Systems) team, Internal Auditors, Finance Team etc.External: Needs to build a rapport with suppliers, insurance companies, logistics firms, etcMinimum Qualifications: A Bachelor degree holder in Engineering, Materials Management, Logistics and distribution or equivalent.Minimum Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in the same field preferably in the Power industry on local (KSA and Dubai -) as well as international procurement.Skills: Good ability to find vendors in the UAE and KSA market related to materials/services in the Power IndustryAbility to look at improvements as well as manage the daily operations at the same time.Ability to work efficiently under pressure.Should have the quality of taking complete responsibility of the task and willing to go beyond his present role to ensure timely deliverance of this responsibilityWorking knowledge of the SAP systemKnowledge of law/regulations and contracts including terms and conditions.Ability to understand the material or service with a sourcing perspective.Planning and organizing SkillsAbility to develop relationships with new vendorsAttention to detailProcess orientationTeam Player with ability to work with multi- national teams.Good negotiation skills.Awareness of Quality, Occupational health and safety and environment management systems.Understanding of procurement related risks and its possible mitigationsShould you be interested in this role, please send a detailed cv in WORD formatShould you not hear from us within 2 weeks please take it that your application was unsuccessful.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: AED10,000.00 to AED20,000.00 /year

Third Party Relationship Manager - -Dubai

Dubai -It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Manages the relationship with Cigna’s Third Party Suppliers ensuring performance to agreed service levels, ensuring customer and client satisfaction and driving Continuous Improvement through both the Partner teams and the Cigna Operational Teams to improve customer experience. As part of the Operational leadership group, also serves as a functional leader providing guidance and expertise across the broader team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads the overall relationship between Third Party Supplier and Cigna Middle East Oversees performance to ensure delivery Will be accountable to drive & deliver Service Levels Monitors and measure the SLA Bonuses & Penalties as per the contracts Drives and delivers superior service with in-depth data analytics and understanding of business operations Active engagement with the SCM team in contracts terms negotiation for the SOW Facilitation and ownership of Supplier Internal & External audits Works closely with Cigna Information Protection to ensure adherence Coordinates with counterparts in Global Operations Teams Participates in projects representing Operations – globally and locally Participates in ongoing efforts to identify and resolve global root cause drivers of issues and/or stakeholder dissatisfaction Communicates to management any issues adversely affecting the productivity, quality or output to key stakeholder groups Reports and interprets performance metrics to management Lead Coordinate and partner with the Operational leadership and the business to analyze & design new / improved business processes which will align with future strategies. Lead, coordinate and partner with the business to implement new / improved business processes, organizations and systems EXPERIENCE / LEADERSHIP: At least 8-10 years of experience in an insurance operations delivery environment, health insurance preferred Demonstrated ability to manage third party relationships with a partnership approach Self-directed and capable of leading a team of professionals, either as a direct manager or as a cross department or organizational team leader Maintains a positive working relationship with teammates, peers and matrix partners Continually strive to improve their own skills and competencies by demonstrating initiative to participate in ongoing coaching and training programs Demonstrated ability to drive results required Focus our organizations and processes to be customer centric and high-performance Be a positive role model QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree preferred Six Sigma Black Belt Certified from a reputed university Holds a Project Management Certification or equivalent Working knowledge of Agile Project Management, certification preferable Proven Operational/ Healthcare leadership experience required Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as listening and conflict resolution skills Ability to provide clear direction to team members, using sound judgment and know when to involve management in the decision making process Ability to define and resolve complex claims issues, resolve multiple problems throughout the day and be able to recommend a resolution for each problem Knowledge of operational management and process/ operational controls Highly organized, able to multi-task and handle high priority issues while working independently Technology savvy. Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications. Six Sigma Black Belt or other equally recognized quality designation/s OTHER: Travel will be required (10% - 25% ) Flexibility on working hours to manage Third Party Supplier partners outside the Middle East region Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy), childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Financial Consultants - Amber Homes Real Estate-Dubai

Dubai - Financial Consultants Location: Dubai - Posted: 26 August, 2017 Must have a 2 year experience in Insurance & investments in GCC. Should be in U. A. E. Can speak english. Result driven. Willing to earn beyond a regular income. Only those who possess mentioned skills & qualities shall apply. How to Apply? Please send an email to [email protected]