Confidential is currently seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist on a freelance contract basis to support efficient sourcing strategies and vendor management. The successful candidate will leverage strategic sourcing expertise to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and maintain compliance with Abu Dhabi’s regulations and international standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing Operations:

• Conduct transparent and compliant sourcing processes in line with Abu Dhabi government regulations.

• Ensure ethical execution of all sourcing and supplier selection procedures.

• Maintain and update the Vendor Database, including background checks, license verification, and onboarding.

• Develop supplier performance guidelines and manage milestone verification for deliverables.

Vendor & Supplier Management:

• Support vendors throughout the bidding process, addressing queries and ensuring proper routing.

• Oversee supplier pre-qualification and due diligence processes to ensure a quality vendor selection.

Shared Responsibilities:

• Execute additional duties as assigned by the manager.

• Adhere to internal policies and standard operating procedures.

• Uphold organizational ethics and values at all times.

• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Strong understanding of sourcing processes and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Experience working with government or regulated procurement environments is a plus.

• Ability to maintain detailed vendor records and ensure supplier compliance.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.