Procurement Consultant (part time or Freelancer)

Job description

The Procurement Consultant will manage and support procurement activities for the client’s offices in Abu Dhabi. The role includes on-site or remote work and covers the complete procurement life cycle for construction elements.ResponsibilitiesAttend or provide remote support to client offices.Manage tender clarification requests and coordinate responses with bidders.Execute procurement activities including planning, tendering, evaluation, award, contract execution, administration, compliance, dispute management and ancillary procurement matters.Lead negotiations with Design‑Build bidders, reviewing and evaluating commercial proposals during the tender stage.Work under guidance of senior remote experts of the Consultant as required.Experience & QualificationsProven experience in contract negotiation and finalization.Background in pre‑contract procurement support.Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations for major projects.Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree (or equivalent).Minimum 7–8 years of relevant experience within UAE semi‑government or federal government entities.Contract CoverageEngineering, construction and design‑and‑build contracts.Project construction and service contracts.Supply contracts for equipment and long‑lead items.Consultancy and professional services agreements.PMEC Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and E‑ISA contracts.Facilities management agreements.Asset transfer documentation.Lease agreements and related commercial documents.Pre‑Contract Procurement SupportPreparation and review of RFQs, EOIs, feasibility study inputs and instructions to tenderers (ITT).Drafting and reviewing NDAs, bid bonds, performance securities and advance payment guarantees.Coordinate tender bulletins, DISCLAIMERS, clarifications, deviations and commercial compliance matters.Advising on contract forms, evaluation methodologies, and preparation of Letters of Award (LOA) and Letters of Intent (LOI).Assignment DetailsDuration: 6 months (remote, with possible short‑term visit). Return airfare, accommodation and local transportation will be covered if required. #J-18808-Ljbffr