Business Development Manager

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to grow the oil & gas business, focusing on ADNOC and EPC projects. The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector, strong negotiation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include driving business strategies, onboarding suppliers, and leading a team. This is an opportunity to thrive in a positive work environment in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas / EPC / Industrial Trading.
• Proven exposure to ADNOC, EPC contractors, or major NOCs/IOCs.
• Strong experience in supplier sourcing, onboarding, agreement management, and team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drive aggressive business development strategies aligned with ADNOC and EPC project pipelines.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Supervise, monitor, and mentor junior staff within the business development and trading team.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and finalize agreements.
• Own and deliver clear KPIs including onboarded suppliers and signed agreements.

Skills

Business Development

Supplier Onboarding

Negotiation

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

One of our clients is looking for dynamic, aggressive, and results-driven Business Development Manager with strong ADNOC and EPC exposure to aggressively grow the company’s oil & gas business. The role is responsible for business development, supplier onboarding, strategic partnerships, and KPI-driven agreement closures, while also leading, mentoring, and supervising junior team members to ensure a high-performance and positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Business Development & Market Growth
  •Drive aggressive business development strategies aligned with ADNOC and EPC project pipelines.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities, suppliers, and strategic partners.
  • Build and maintain a strong, measurable opportunity pipeline.
  • Actively engage with EPC contractors, ADNOC end users, consultants, and key decision-makers.
• Supplier Identification & Onboarding (Core KPI)
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-quality OEMs, manufacturers, and package suppliers.
  • Lead end-to-end supplier onboarding, ensuring 100% compliance with technical, commercial, and contractual requirements.
  • Achieve minimum KPI targets for signed agreements and fully completed documentation.
  • Ensure suppliers meet quality, cost, delivery, standards.
• Contracts, Negotiation & Commercial Control
  • Aggressively negotiate commercial terms, pricing, exclusivity, and after-sales commitments.
  • Finalize NDA, MoU, agency, and distribution agreements in coordination with legal and management.
  • Ensure all agreements are commercially sound and risk-controlled.
• ADNOC & EPC Project Support
  • Support ADNOC and EPC tenders, RFQs, and bids with approved and competitive supplier solutions.
  • Coordinate technical and commercial clarifications between suppliers, EPCs, and internal teams.
  • Ensure alignment with ADNOC specifications, EPC standards, and project timelines.
• Team Leadership, Supervision & Mentoring
  • Supervise, monitor, and mentor junior staff within the business development and trading team.
  • Ensure a professional, positive, and productive working atmosphere in the office.
  • Guide and support team members in daily tasks, priorities, and-making.
  • Actively answer questions, provide direction, and resolve uncertainties raised by junior staff.
  • Provide technical guidance and commercial support to team members where required.
  • Assist the team in navigating challenges, solving problems, and removing obstacles to achieve positive business outcomes.
  • Monitor individual and team performance, providing continuous feedback and improvement guidance.
  • Promote teamwork, accountability, and alignment with company objectives.
• KPI Management & Reporting
  • Own and deliver clear KPIs, including:
  o Number of onboarded suppliers
  o Signed agreements per quarter/year
  o Revenue contribution from onboarded suppliers
  • Track and report performance to senior management.
  • Continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of supplier onboarding and BD activities.

Requirements

• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas / EPC / Industrial Trading.
• Proven exposure to ADNOC, EPC contractors, or major NOCs/IOCs.
• Strong experience in supplier sourcing, onboarding, agreement management, and team supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.