Procurement Manager

STAR SERVICES LLC.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR SERVICES LLC. is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Abu Dhabi with a strong background in banking or financial services procurement across IT, technology, and corporate categories.

The role demands leadership in strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize value and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, a deep understanding of the UAE/GCC market, and a proven track record in IT

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Proven procurement experience within the banking or financial services sector, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong hands-on experience in IT and technology procurement.
• Experience managing diverse procurement categories, including IT/Technology, indirect and corporate procurement.
• Strong understanding of the banking industry, financial services ecosystem, technology landscape, and market trends.
• Broad industry knowledge with the ability to benchmark suppliers, commercial models, procurement practices, and emerging solutions.
• Strong strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and commercial evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

Skills

Procurement & sourcing

Banking sector procurement

IT/Technology procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Benchmarking

Tools

ERP procurement systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager with a strong background in banking or financial services procurement, particularly across IT, technology, and corporate procurement categories.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Proven procurement experience within the banking or financial services sector, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong hands‑on experience in IT and technology procurement.
• Experience managing diverse procurement categories, including IT/Technology, indirect and corporate procurement.
• Strong understanding of the banking industry, financial services ecosystem, technology landscape, and market trends.
• Broad industry knowledge with the ability to benchmark suppliers, commercial models, procurement practices, and emerging solutions.
• Strong strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and commercial evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

Preferred: Candidates with GCC banking procurement experience and strong exposure to technology sourcing.