Senior Associate - Tendering Buildings
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LocationAbu Dhabi
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6+ yrs
DepartmentAldar Corporate, Tendering Buildings
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 17, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Min of 6+ years of experience in leading a procurement / sourcing function
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
Bachelor degree in engineering or contract management
Formal contractual dispute resolution training is highly preferred
Skills
Excel
Database
Estimating Software
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.