Procurement Officer - Subcontracting

at  Otis

Date Posted:
2024-10-08
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Location:
Otis L.L.C, 37th floor, The One Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sub-contractor’s category strategy. Lead and coordinate sub-contracting activities in collaboration with Field Operations, Finance and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Active research trends within sub-contracting category incl. how external factors impact the category e.g., workforce supply, pricing, investments etc.
• Take full and proactive responsibility for sub-contracting suppliers’ performance (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Relationship). Use Otis capabilities where needed.
• Active risk management with supplier risk profiles and mitigation plans (update monthly)
• Provides management information and insights on all dimensions of work area performance to facilitate discussion and decision making related to subcontracting category, both on a periodic basis and for ad-hoc management requests.
• Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Core Responsibilities:

• Proactive monitoring of sub-contracting suppliers cost development monthly and initiate actions if risk of deviations (sourcing based on full TCO)
• Manages sourcing and purchasing programs and processes, and ensures adherence to approved cost, quality and delivery standards under the guidance of the Otis including Sub-Contractors tenders, PO placement etc.
• Align and understand relevant business needs and share relevant information with key stakeholders
• Seeks opportunities to expand the supplier base and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Participates in the definition and approves the supplier selection methods in accordance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviews purchase requests/orders in accordance with the delegation of Approval Matrix
• Review and evaluate contracts, approving award letters and purchase orders and negotiating change orders.
• Liaises with suppliers and concerned departments on any procurement related activities, procedures, order status and problem resolution.
• Resolves all sub-contractor’s issues such as bid disputes and supplier protests in collaboration with concerned departments.
• Participates in the development and revision of procurement and contracting estimation policies, procedures and strategies for Otis and its branches, as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Administration or equivalent
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in performing purchasing and logistics operations in a multinational organization

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Strategic Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sub-contractor’s category strategy. Lead and coordinate sub-contracting activities in collaboration with Field Operations, Finance and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Active research trends within sub-contracting category incl. how external factors impact the category e.g., workforce supply, pricing, investments etc.
• Take full and proactive responsibility for sub-contracting suppliers’ performance (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Relationship). Use Otis capabilities where needed.
• Active risk management with supplier risk profiles and mitigation plans (update monthly)
• Provides management information and insights on all dimensions of work area performance to facilitate discussion and decision making related to subcontracting category, both on a periodic basis and for ad-hoc management requests.
• Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner

Core Responsibilities:

• Proactive monitoring of sub-contracting suppliers cost development monthly and initiate actions if risk of deviations (sourcing based on full TCO)
• Manages sourcing and purchasing programs and processes, and ensures adherence to approved cost, quality and delivery standards under the guidance of the Otis including Sub-Contractors tenders, PO placement etc.
• Align and understand relevant business needs and share relevant information with key stakeholders
• Seeks opportunities to expand the supplier base and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Participates in the definition and approves the supplier selection methods in accordance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviews purchase requests/orders in accordance with the delegation of Approval Matrix
• Review and evaluate contracts, approving award letters and purchase orders and negotiating change orders.
• Liaises with suppliers and concerned departments on any procurement related activities, procedures, order status and problem resolution.
• Resolves all sub-contractor’s issues such as bid disputes and supplier protests in collaboration with concerned departments.
• Participates in the development and revision of procurement and contracting estimation policies, procedures and strategies for Otis and its branches, as appropriate