Procurement Generalist

Jobtailor; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement and strategy analytics professional in Abu Dhabi to translate strategic priorities into structured action plans and drive regional and global procurement initiatives.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, Power BI, and strong English communication, with opportunities to collaborate across functions and geographies to optimize spend and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to Power BI, dashboarding, data visualization, automation tools, or AI-enabled productivity tools would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• French and/or Arabic would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality presentations, executive summaries, analytical models, executive materials, briefing notes, and decision-support documentation.
• Translate strategic priorities into structured action plans with clear timelines, ownership, and follow-up mechanisms.
• Support department communications, governance discussions, and strategic reviews with regional and global stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing monthly business reviews, quarterly strategy reviews, annual planning cycles, and department presentations.
• Monitor key initiatives and proactively identify risks, delays, bottlenecks, and misalignments.
• Track action items, commitments, and decisions across procurement forums and department meetings.
• Coordinate governance and reporting requirements across regional and head office stakeholders.
• Support project management and execution of strategic procurement and operational initiatives.
• Analyze spend patterns, supplier performance, cost drivers, and operational KPIs to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop analytical models to support should-cost analysis, TCO/TVO assessments, benchmarking, and value generation initiatives.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and performance tracking tools to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support procurement initiatives through analytical, commercial, and operational assessments.
• Assist in contract performance monitoring, SLA tracking, and vendor accountability initiatives.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting exercises related to procurement activities.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives involving procurement, operations, finance, legal, and commercial stakeholders.
• Collaborate extensively with regional and global stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Support alignment between operational, commercial, and procurement priorities.
• Assist in resolving operational and commercial issues through structured stakeholder engagement and coordination.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Data visualization

English communication

French/Arabic (plus)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality presentations, executive summaries, analytical models, executive materials, briefing notes, and decision‑support documentation.
• Translate strategic priorities into structured action plans with clear timelines, ownership, and follow‑up mechanisms.
• Support department communications, governance discussions, and strategic reviews with regional and global stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing monthly business reviews, quarterly strategy reviews, annual planning cycles, and department presentations.
• Monitor key initiatives and proactively identify risks, delays, bottlenecks, and misalignments.
• Track action items, commitments, and decisions across procurement forums and department meetings.
• Coordinate governance and reporting requirements across regional and head office stakeholders.
• Support project management and execution of strategic procurement and operational initiatives.
• Analyze spend patterns, supplier performance, cost drivers, and operational KPIs to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop analytical models to support should‑cost analysis, TCO/TVO assessments, benchmarking, and value generation initiatives.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and performance tracking tools to improve visibility and decision‑making.
• Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support procurement initiatives through analytical, commercial, and operational assessments.
• Assist in contract performance monitoring, SLA tracking, and vendor accountability initiatives.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting exercises related to procurement activities.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives involving procurement, operations, finance, legal, and commercial stakeholders.
• Collaborate extensively with regional and global stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Support alignment between operational, commercial, and procurement priorities.
• Assist in resolving operational and commercial issues through structured stakeholder engagement and coordination.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, strategy, analytics, operations, consulting, shipping, logistics, ports, terminal operations, or related industries.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to Power BI, dashboarding, data visualization, automation tools, or AI‑enabled productivity tools would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• French and/or Arabic would be a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and translating analysis into actionable business insights.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate without direct authority.
• Knowledge of shipping, logistics, terminal operations, procurement, or supply chain environments would be advantageous.
• Exposure to financial analysis, commercial contracts, or operational performance management would be beneficial.
• Structured, proactive, detail‑oriented, and intellectually curious mindset.