Aviation Procurement Strategy & Category Lead

Abu Dhabi Airports Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Airports Company seeks a Head of Strategic Procurement Category Management to lead development and execution of procurement strategies across assigned categories, driving value through strategic sourcing, cost optimization and supplier management.

The role oversees the full procurement lifecycle, leads category management, negotiates contracts and ensures compliance with company policies and governance. Strong leadership and data analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, IT, Data Science, Business Administration, Law or MCIPS or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of strategic procurement experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience within aviation or related industry sectors.
• Strong background in data analytics and procurement decision-making.
• Extensive experience in category management and procurement best practices.
• Strong commercial and contractual negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual procurement plan for assigned categories.
• Lead category management and analysis, benchmarking and sourcing decisions.
• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle from tender to contract execution.
• Lead tendering processes, commercial evaluations and supplier negotiations.
• Negotiate contracts delivering optimal cost, service and revenue outcomes while mitigating risk.
• Maintain contract documentation within approved systems and ensure compliance.
• Lead and coach a team of procurement professionals with a focus on Emiratization.
• Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships across Legal, Finance, Risk, HR and IT.
• Ensure governance, compliance with policies, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support audits and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and savings.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Data analytics

Contract management

Team leadership

Sourcing strategies

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Strategic Procurement / Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Sourcing tools

MS Office

Job description

Abu Dhabi Airports Company seeks a Head of Strategic Procurement Category Management to lead development and execution of procurement strategies across assigned categories, driving value through strategic sourcing, cost optimization and supplier management.

The role oversees the full procurement lifecycle, leads category management, negotiates contracts and ensures compliance with company policies and governance. Strong leadership and data analytics are essential.