Roads and Transport Authority

Chief Officer - Operations & Maintenance Procurement

Dubai Full-time

Job description

Nationality: UAE Only

Job field: Administration

Job Purpose 

Drive end-to-end operational procurement for O&M categories—from demand intake to RFQs, evaluations, and PO/contract issuance—to secure timely, compliant, and cost-effective supply. Maintain supplier records, resolve order issues, and deliver clear, data-driven reporting.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategy 

Maintain and update the strategic suppliers database; keep vendor information current and accurate.

Produce periodic management reports on requisitions, RFQs, awards, deliveries, and pending items; recommend cycle-time and cost improvements.

Operations 

Manage demand through systematic requisitions; verify prerequisites with agencies and departments.

Run RFQs through approved marketplaces, ensuring transparent, fair competition and complete documentation.

Review supplier quotations and prepare analysis sheets for committee consideration and decisions.

Draft and issue purchase orders, agreements, and contracts; request performance bonds; hand over originals as required.

Raise release orders against blanket agreements; generate and execute order schedules.

Follow up pending orders with end users; answer supplier inquiries on POs, deliveries, and payments.

Administer tendering, negotiations, and biddings within policy and delegated limits.

Process RFQ and award packages to completion, coordinating with Finance for bonds and payment readiness.

Product/Process Improvement 

Standardize RFQ, evaluation, and PO templates to improve turnaround and compliance.

Monitor procurement records and archiving quality; correct data gaps to strengthen audit readiness.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree/ Master’s degree in Business/Supply Chain

0-1 Years experience in case of Master’s degree (2+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree)

Source: Dubai Careers (Government of Dubai). This listing links to the original job posting; always check the details on the employer’s website.

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