Procurement Engineer
Job Details
Full Job Description
To manage major projects and also to mentor junior staff of the
department with regard to Procurements and contracts
Key
Accountabilities:
• Main external working contacts are with
suppliers, in consideration of Omantel end-user requirements. This
communication is governed by Omantel Procurement rules and
regulations, confidentiality, fairness, transparency, work ethics,
Government Tender Board Rules & Regulations.
• Manage/participate
in the procurement process of a project including:
• Identification
of end user requirements
• Qualification of the request as per
listed prerequisites
• Discuss/understand the requirement details
with the end user
• Create a procurement project plan, agree with
direct supervisor, communicate/agree it with end user
• Manage
timelines and participate in total process, RFI, tendering,
evaluation, awarding and contracting.
• Prepare a handover of the
contract to end user.
• Contribute to identify weaknesses in the
Procurement process and advice solutions.
• Cooperate with the
team/colleagues of project, discuss their issues and give advices.
• Prepare a weekly update report, where he/she indicates analysis
and comments
• Manage work duties to achieve individual/dept.
KPIs.
• Cope with stresses and demands that are associated with the
job and/or the work environment so that acceptable and defined levels
of performance and overall contribution are maintained.
• Adaptable
and flexible to work environment including, but not limited to,
working after duty hours, as business needs may require, handling
multiple tasks concurrently, and easily adapting to new assignments,
system, tools.
• Produce clear, concise, accurate written
communication, clearly conveying thoughts and ideas to peers,
management, and customers.
• Establish and maintain positive work
relationships with peers, management, and customers, displaying
willingness to understand diverse
Knowledge / Technical
Skills:
• Prior experience in preparation of Tenders, evaluation of
bids, Contracts and contract negotiations
• Ability to lead cross
functional Omantel teams to process all his projects as per
guidelines, understand and anticipate end user needs and to develop
solutions which meet those needs, clearly define problems and
demonstrate creativity and good judgment in identifying new approaches
and solutions.
• Technical Ability to read/analyses
SOW/BOQ/Contracts, test challenge and suggest alternate solutions,
observe other projects and establish correlation.
• Ability to
manage problem resolution and issues autonomously, escalating to
Management only when a superior level of authority is required.
•
Ability to develop strategic relationships which lead to discovery of
customers’ business goals and objectives, and lead negotiations
effectively with team members, customers and other Omantel functions
to identify specific customer needs and develop appropriate
solutions.
• Very good oral and written ability in English and
Arabic
• Exposure to Oracle or other ERP solutions
• Good
knowledge of complete supply chain management
• Good knowledge of
sourcing/ tendering and contracting
• Good knowledge of legal /
financial aspects of contracts
• Good people management skills
•
Good written and oral communication skills
• Good networking
skills
• Good negotiation skills
Education /
Certifications:
• Graduate degree in Engineering
• Post graduate
Diploma or certification in Procurement/ Supply chain Management will
be an added advantage
Experience:
• Strong knowledge of
procurement processes with an experience of minimum 3 to 6 years of
relevant experience in Procurement and Contracts
About The Company
Omantel is the pioneer of total communications
solutions in the Sultanate of Oman. We have the widest choice of state
of the art services with the broadest network coverage. We listen to
understand your needs and value feedback. We strive to deliver on our
promises.
Omantel (as both Omantel and Oman Mobile) has offered
the full spectrum of telecommunications solutions to the people and
businesses of Oman since the dawn of the Renaissance in 1970. Over the
years, as the pioneering telecommunications supplier, we have striven
to connect even the most remote communities to each other and to the
rest of the world. As a pillar of the Omani economy, Omantel has been
a leading player in Oman’s progress and national
development.
The Omantel logo, embodies the Omani heritage, in
the form of the Khanjar. Our color palette, blue and orange, signals
our dedication to professionalism and progression as well as a vibrant
spirit. The Omantel name, combined both in Arabic and English, is
cradled and encapsulated in our new brand symbol reflecting a caring
mindset.
Our tagline reflects also our philosophy of
togetherness as this is at the heart of everything we do – as we lead
the way in bringing individuals, families, businesses and regions ever
closer together using leading edge technology for communications.
Procurement Engineer
Omantel
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