Vice President - Tendering

Job description

**JOB PURPOSE** •Manage the tendering process from RFP development till the appointment of the consultant / contractor. •Perform the contractor prequalification, completion of tender documents, bid evaluations & finalizing contract documents. **ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** §Manage and implement the tendering process from planning & prequalification until award, ensure it is implemented as per the procurement policy and procedures. §Review tender-related scope templates (consultants and contractors) and associated documentation to comply with latest Laws, regulations, Policy & Procedures, and liaise with Legal and Finance Departments. §Develop requalification of consultants, contractors and service providers and classifying them based on their expertise and other set criteria §Review project scope received from Users/Clients and liaise with the Users to develop and maintain scopes of work samples for issue in RFPs. §Provide extended information to all Users’ teams/Clients in preparation of Project Procurement Strategies (and packages) §Review submissions and approve prequalification and technical evaluation criteria and ensure that these are in line with Company standards. §Review short-listed bidders identified by User & Vendor Management and obtain “Expression of Interest”. §Liaise with the Users to arrange for site visits and pre-bid meetings. §Coordinate and participate in tender opening of technical and commercial proposals §Liaise with Project management teams (and PMC) and other Users for bid technical clarification requests/evaluation and Perform clarification requests/commercial evaluation for bids of technically acceptable bidders. §Seek assistance from Cost Estimation and project teams and PMC (if required) to evaluate bidders’ or sub-contractors’ priced proposals (quotations) for tenders. §Support Users on technical negotiations and lead commercial negotiations with bidders to secure the most competitive offers that provide the Company with the best value for money without risk exposure. §Conduct periodic study on ALDAR spend analysis as per category and vendor §Support with market research for adequate and innovative design and solution **RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE** Min of 10+ years of experience in tendering and general procurement with a proven track of procurement cycle experience through ERP modules. **YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION** Min of 2+ years of managerial experience **FIELD OF EXPERIENCE** •Construction Industry - Buildings & Infrastructure Works **TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS** •Specific knowledge of FIDIC contract terms, local laws and other forms of contracts •High ethics that lend to managing an unbiased tendering process •Enforcing standards, procedures, policies and contractual agreements •Attention to detail •Excellent communication skills (verbal, written) for drafting & maintaining contracts •Building and maintaining relationships with Users/Clients/contractors/ consultants **QUALIFICATION** •Bachelor degree in Engineering/Cost Estimation. •Member of certified organization similar to RICS