Services Contracts & Strategic Sourcing Manager - Nationals

Job Purpose:

To develop tendering strategies and oversee the end to end tendering and contracting process -including long term and ad hoc contracts- from budgeting and advertisement through to contract close-out, in compliance with established policies and procedures, and in alignment with HBKU’s best interests

Key Result Areas:

• Lead the development and periodic review of sourcing and contracting policies and procedures, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance
• Define annual performance objectives and KPIs for the strategic sourcing and service contacts sections and oversee their execution and reporting
• Review complex procurement requests and devise sourcing strategies and service contracts that align with organizational priorities and timelines
• Administer the pre-qualification process and oversee the shortlisting of bidders in alignment with established criteria
• Participate in tender openings and monitor the bid evaluation and selection process to ensure transparency and adherence to policy
• Manage and oversee the tendering process, ensuring that all tenders are processed in line with HBKU’s approved policies and procedures
• Oversee the review and endorsement of contractual terms for call-off agreements and service contracts in collaboration with HBKU Legal, ensuring legal soundness and institutional alignment
• Supervise and develop the strategic sourcing and service contacts team through structured coaching, training, and performance evaluations to foster growth and operational excellence
• Anticipate and manage risk exposures in sourcing arrangements, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards
• Stay informed of emerging best practices in strategic sourcing and contracts management and integrate them where appropriate

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Law or equivalent preferably with additional qualifications in Business Administration or any relevant discipline; CIPS qualifications preferred.
• 8-10 years of work experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management, at least 3 of which are in a senior supervisory position.
• Outstanding analytical, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to compile and interpret intricate technical information, abstract considerations and non- standard or changing situations when making decisions affecting specifications and proposals.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent writing skills – ability to draft / edit a variety of written reports and communications and articulate ideas clearly and concisely
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications and ERP Systems.