Manager - Operational Procurement

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA) is seeking a professional in Leadership & People Development to oversee the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will lead supply chain activities and vendor management while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

With over 15 years of experience in procurement and a bachelor's in supply chain management, you will be instrumental in driving accountability among teams and maintaining compliance with governance standards. A strong command of SAP and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of procurement or supply chain experience with leadership in high-volume environments.
• Proven track record managing multi-site operations and vendor onboarding.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end P2P cycles and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
• Oversee accurate, timely reporting across procurement and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in operational procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement Management

SAP MM

Strategic Planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

Digital Procurement Tools

Job description

Leadership & People Development

Develop, implement and govern departmental policies, processes and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant and controlled execution across Operational Procurement, Expediting, Vendor Onboarding, Materials Cataloguing and Outsourced Services. Provide clear direction to managers and ensure adherence to the approved governance model, internal controls, audit requirements and industry best practices. Establish clear objectives and performance standards for managers and teams, driving accountability and consistent delivery of departmental outcomes aligned with production and maintenance priorities. Recruit, develop and retain high‑calibre talent, ensuring the organisation possesses the skills and capacity required to manage complex, high‑volume operational activities. Lead a culture of continuous improvement by delivering coaching, constructive feedback and fair performance evaluations that enhance team capability and effectiveness. Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performance environment that reflects EGA’s values and promotes teamwork, innovation and ownership. Maintain clear job roles, responsibilities and segregation of duties in line with the Delegation of Authority (DOA) to ensure control, clarity and operational discipline.

Operational Procurement

Lead and manage the end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) process which forms the core of this role, ensuring accurate RFQ creation, timely PO creation, effective supplier engagement and smooth coordination across all procurement activities for materials and services. Oversee critical P2P functions including expediting, service confirmation, GRN/SES posting, invoice alignment and financial closure to maintain full compliance, accuracy and operational efficiency. Ensure reliable and on‑time delivery of materials and services by driving disciplined P2P execution supporting production continuity, service performance and operational effectiveness across all plants. Provide leadership and oversight to internal and outsourced teams operating within a high‑volume P2P environment, ensuring consistency, process discipline and high‑quality transactional performance. Resolve high‑level conflicts and disputes arising from end users or suppliers, serving as the senior escalation point for issues related to scope clarity, delivery performance, service execution, pricing discrepancies, contractual interpretation and P2P process breakdowns. Provide decisive guidance, negotiate solutions and drive alignment across stakeholders to safeguard operational continuity, maintain supplier relationships and uphold procurement governance. Ensure Operational Procurement teams support Category Management by managing stock‑material contracts, resolving related transactional issues, participating in cross‑functional category activities and escalating supplier non‑compliance or operational risks as required. Foster strong cross‑functional alignment with Smelter Operations, the ATA Refinery, Finance and Supply Chain departments across all plants to ensure coordinated readiness and sustained business continuity. Lead the expediting function to ensure reliable supplier delivery aligned with material and service requirement dates. Implement proactive supplier engagement, early risk detection and structured escalation mechanisms to prevent delays. Strengthen supplier accountability through dashboards, KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks. Improve delivery reliability through consistent follow‑up, timely issue resolution and preventive actions. Provide strategic oversight of the vendor onboarding process by ensuring supplier risks are assessed, compliance and documentation requirements are met, cycle times are optimised and cross‑functional alignment is maintained to activate only qualified, capable and audit‑ready suppliers. Lead the end‑to‑end material master process from creation and modification to retirement ensuring accurate, compliant and high‑quality material data that supports efficient P2P execution, inventory planning, finance and operational decision‑making across all functions. Provide strategic oversight of outsourced teams supporting Procurement, Vendor Onboarding, Material Cataloguing and Expediting ensuring SLA‑driven performance, service quality, contractual compliance, continuous improvement and seamless integration with internal stakeholders to enable efficient and reliable operations.

Reporting & Compliance

Oversee accurate, timely and reliable reporting across procurement, expediting, vendor onboarding, materials cataloguing and outsourced operations. Support executive decision‑making through structured dashboards, analytics and performance insights. Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, governance standards and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate risks related to supply reliability, data integrity and operational performance through strong monitoring and issue escalation.

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

Applies deep SAP and process knowledge to re‑engineer workflows, accelerate digital transformation and implement innovative tools that elevate data integrity, transactional speed and operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with Supply Chain Excellence to standardise processes, implement best practices, accelerate automation and deliver measurable improvements in operational effectiveness and service quality. Drives system readiness, process discipline and continuous improvement initiatives across all plants ensuring consistent application of policies, strong internal controls and sustainable enhancements to P2P and operational procurement performance.

Decision‑Making & Influencing Skills

Demonstrates strong, timely and informed decision‑making in fast‑paced operational environments ensuring continuity of procurement and supply chain activities during high‑pressure situations. Influences senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Legal and other business units to drive alignment, resolve escalations and reinforce procurement governance and process discipline. Negotiates effectively with suppliers and cross‑functional teams resolving conflicts related to delivery performance, service execution, pricing discrepancies and P2P process breakdowns while maintaining strong relationships. Balances operational urgency with compliance, risk and commercial considerations ensuring decisions support business continuity, protect organisational interests and align with EGA’s values and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Information Technology, or a related field with additional certifications in project management methodologies.
• 15+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with significant leadership responsibility in high‑volume operational procurement and P2P environments.
• Proven track record managing multi‑site operations, vendor onboarding, material cataloguing, expediting, and outsourced procurement teams.
• Experience resolving senior‑level supplier and end‑user escalations in critical operational settings.
• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end P2P cycles, operational procurement and supplier performance management.
• Strong command of SAP MM and digital procurement tools.
• Ability to analyse operational data, manage KPIs and improve process effectiveness.
• Executive‑level people leadership with the ability to lead multiple managers and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong decision‑making, governance and compliance orientation aligned with DOA and audit standards.
• Skilled in building capability, driving accountability and leading continuous improvement.