Procurement Manager

Alnaas Advisory; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in digital commerce based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager. You will develop procurement SOPs, manage the procurement lifecycle, and ensure compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field and strong negotiation skills, with hands-on experience in procurement systems like Coupa. Full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within fast-paced, commercial environments.
• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and ethical sourcing.
• Hands-on experience with procurement systems (Coupa, SAP Ariba, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement SOPs to ensure governance and compliance.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from supplier onboarding to contract negotiation.
• Track supplier performance and report on procurement metrics.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Compliance understanding

Risk management

Procurement systems (Coupa, SAP Ariba)

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field

CIPS certification

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Job description

️ We’re Hiring: Procurement Manager | Abu Dhabi HQ

One of the region’s most recognisable names in high-stakes entertainment and digital commerce is looking for a Procurement Manager to build and lead a procurement function that keeps the magic moving behind the scenes.

Your Mission

• Develop and implement procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure governance and compliance.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from supplier onboarding and due diligence to contract negotiation and risk mitigation.
• Use procurement platforms (like Coupa) to drive digital transformation and efficiency.
• Partner with legal, finance, and operations to ensure sourcing aligns with internal controls and ethical standards.
• Track supplier performance, manage payment schedules, and report on procurement metrics including cost savings and risk exposure.
• Keep a pulse on market trends, supplier innovation, and regulatory changes to inform sourcing strategy.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within fast-paced, commercial environments.
• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and ethical sourcing.
• Hands-on experience with procurement systems (Coupa, SAP Ariba, etc.).
• Excellent negotiation skills and a track record in supplier relationship management.
• Process-driven, analytically strong, and able to track KPIs and drive cost optimisation.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused, and confident working cross-functionally.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field. (CIPS certification is a plus.)

Based in Abu Dhabi HQ

Full-time, on-site