Supplier Onboarding, Prequalification, and Performance Evaluation

• Facilitate the collection, validation, and processing of supplier documentation to ensure adherence to clients onboarding and prequalification standards.
• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify, compare, and document supplier onboarding requirements from various countries, ensuring compliance with local, regional, and international regulations.
• Support the systematic categorization and classification of suppliers in accordance with procurement policies.
• Coordinate comprehensive supplier due diligence and ongoing compliance assessments.
• Organize and support regular supplier performance evaluations, document results, and escalate instances of underperformance or non-compliance.
• Support the tracking and reporting of supplier performance evaluation outcomes under management guidance.
• Assist in integrating supplier data with contract management processes to ensure comprehensive monitoring.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier data, directories, and performance logs to support informed decision-making across the organization.

Category Management

• Assist in the maintenance and continuous improvement of the supplier category tree in alignment with the approved procurement framework and evolving business needs.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of category classifications to ensure accurate supplier segmentation and relevance.

Stakeholder Coordination and Engagement

• Serve as a key point of contact for supplier and internal stakeholder inquiries related to supplier management.
• Facilitate effective communication between suppliers and client; teams, ensuring expectations and standards are clearly understood and met.
• Maintain structured channels for feedback from both suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance processes and foster strong relationships.
• Support training and onboarding for suppliers and internal users on supplier management systems and processes.

System Management and Issue Resolution

• Effectively utilize and maintain supplier management and ERP systems, such as Oracle Fusion, and internal applications.
• Log and track system and process-related issues, collaborating with IT or functional consultants for prompt resolution.
• Support the implementation and adoption of new systems or process changes, providing guidance and support to end-users as required.

Continuous Process Improvement

• Identify and propose opportunities to enhance supplier management processes, systems, and policies for increased efficiency, compliance, and value creation.
• Participate in process reengineering, automation initiatives, and contribute to procurement best practice adoption.
• Participate in relevant industry networking activities to ensure the supplier base remains competitive and robust.
• Assist in managing change initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new policies, processes, and technologies within the procurement function.

Skills

Essential Skills and Competencies

• At least 5+ of relevant experience in procurement, supplier/vendor management, or contracts administration
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is essential.
• Demonstrated experience within the UAE and GCC market is strongly preferred
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in MS Office and ERP/procurement systems (preferably Oracle Fusion).
• Procurement Knowledge: Solid grasp of supplier onboarding, vendor management, and regulatory compliance (local and international).
• Analytical & Research Ability: Strong analytical skills with proven experience in international market research for vendor onboarding requirements.
• Communication: Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Organizational Strength: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.