Company recognized for advancing the role of procurement in driving business success
Abu Dhabi Ports’ (ADP) Corporate Services Department was recently awarded the coveted Procurement Excellence Gold Award from the UK-based Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) as part of the institute’s Advanced Procurement Excellence Programme (PEP).
In particular, the award acknowledged Abu Dhabi Ports’ efforts in furthering transformational change within the overall organisation by adopting international best practices and incorporating innovative and sustainable solutions.
“Enhancing the advisory role of our procurement function has greatly benefited not only our strategic decision making, but also, most importantly, allowed us to make consistent improvements to our processes and value offerings, and better serve our customers,” asserted Abdullah Al Hameli, Chief Corporate Support Officer, ADP.
To achieve the award, Abu Dhabi Ports underwent a rigorous examination by CIPS’ international body of assessors, who closely examined the organisation’s efforts in advancing its procurement policies, procedures, and processes, while also making suggestions for improvement.
In addition, CIPS also considered the Department’s success in strengthening risk identification and mitigation, implementing strategic sourcing strategies, as well as increasing control through robust performance measurements.
“Our assessors worked closely with Abu Dhabi Ports’ procurement team and I commend them, along with its leadership,” said Mansoor Malik, Head of Business Development MENA, CIPS.
