Aldar Properties

Real estate development and asset management

Senior Associate - Tendering Buildings

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience leading a procurement or sourcing function.
A good understanding of site-based aspects of construction projects.
A good understanding of construction costs, cost estimation techniques, and rate analysis.
IT proficiency, including extensive experience working with Excel, databases, and estimating software.
Knowledge of construction items and market rates.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines.
Commitment to professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
A bachelor's degree in engineering or contract management.

Responsibilities

Assist with Aldar's purchasing activities by reviewing spend, rates, and contractor performance.
Implement the strategic sourcing framework and maintain its continuity and effectiveness to support the business.
Assist in reviewing prequalification of consultants, contractors, and service providers and classifying them based on expertise and established criteria.
Manage the Aldar approved vendors list for stakeholder reference and pricing enquiries to obtain current market rates as needed.
Adopt strategic sourcing for typical products and goods required on Aldar projects, including tiles, joinery, air conditioners, and white goods.
Obtain Expressions of Interest from shortlisted vendors for works or services.
Manage and maintain the construction contract vendor list, keeping it updated and prequalified.
Conduct market research for adequate and innovative designs and solutions.
Ensure integration with the Department of Economy for vendors' approved activities as listed on their trade licenses.
Implement Abu Dhabi Municipality's new activities and classification.
Assist in monitoring main subcontractors' performance in construction contracts.
Conduct periodic studies of Aldar spend analysis by category and vendor, in conjunction with the AVP – Strategic Sourcing.

Desired Qualifications

Formal contractual dispute resolution training is highly preferred.

JOB PURPOSE

•Assist in the purchasing activities of Aldar via reviewing spend, rates, and contractor’s performance.

•Implement the strategic sourcing framework and maintain its continuity and effectiveness to ensure proper support to the business.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist in the review Prequalification of consultants, contractors and service providers and classifying them based on their expertise and other set criteria.

•Manage Aldar approved vendors list to be available for reference by all stakeholders to be also use for pricing enquiries to obtain current market rates as and when required.

•Adopt strategic sourcing for typical products/goods required on Aldar Projects (tiles, joinery, air conditioners, white goods, etc.).

•Obtaining Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from shortlisted vendors for works or services.

•Manage and maintain the construction contract Vendor List to be updated frequently and prequalified.

•Conduct market research for adequate and innovative design and solution

•Ensure integration with Department of Economy for vendors approved activities as approved in their trade license.

•Implement Abu Dhabi Municipality new activities and Classification.

•Assist in the monitoring of main sub-contractors performance in the construction contracts.

•Conduct periodic study on ALDAR spend analysis as per category and vendor, in conjunction with the AVP – Strategic Sourcing.

RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 6+ years of experience in leading a procurement / sourcing function.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

•Good understanding of site-based aspects of construction projects.

•Good understanding of construction costs, cost estimation techniques and rate analysis.

•IT proficient, with extensive experience working with Excel, Database and Estimating Software.

•Knowledge of construction items and market rates.

•Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

•Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines.

•Commitment to Professional Ethics, Integrity and Confidentiality.

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor degree in engineering or contract management.

Formal contractual dispute resolution training is highly preferred.

About the Company

Aldar Properties

Real estate development and asset management

Aldar Properties is a real estate developer and asset manager in Abu Dhabi. It operates two segments: Aldar Development, which builds and sells land, homes, and commercial spaces (such as Yas Island and Saadiyat Island), and Aldar Investment, which owns and manages rental and income-generating assets like Yas Mall, offices, residences, and hotels. The company earns from property sales and from ongoing rental and asset income, relying on a mix of development projects and a steady income portfolio. Its goal is to shape Abu Dhabi’s urban landscape with large, long-term projects while expanding its asset base and regional footprint.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2004

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