Procurement Manager Contract Management And Outsourced Services

UNIFY GROUP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIFY GROUP in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior procurement leader to oversee sourcing, contract management and supplier performance for outsourced services. You will build trusted client relationships, lead commercial negotiations and drive value-driven savings.

The role requires 7–10 years in procurement or contract management, UAE/GCC exposure, and the ability to manage complex portfolios and teams. A bachelor’s degree and CIPS MCIPS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• CIPS qualification/MCIPS or equivalent procurement credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing strategies for outsourced services.
• Oversee RFQs, RFPs and tender documentation with clear scope and evaluation criteria.
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, payment terms, SLAs and risk allocation.
• Negotiate amendments, extensions and renewals within approved authority.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs; drive improvement actions.
• Develop supplier scorecards and report savings, performance and growth contributions.
• Lead client meetings to understand needs and present value cases.
• Coach procurement staff and manage team priorities.

Skills

Client-facing

Negotiation

Leadership

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related field

CIPS/MCIPS or equivalent credential preferred

Tools

Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

ROLE PURPOSE

Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management and supplier performance for outsourced services. Build trusted client relationships, lead commercial negotiations and identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities with Sales and Operations. Deliver value for money, profitable service growth and reliable delivery while managing contractual risk and complying with delegated authority.

Key Accountabilities

Procurement & Tender Management

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing strategies for outsourced services.
• Oversee RFQs, RFPs and tender documentation with clear scope and evaluation criteria.
• Lead supplier clarifications, due diligence and transparent tender evaluations.
• Evaluate total cost, service quality, delivery capability and commercial risk.
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, payment terms, service levels and risk allocation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and delegated authority.
• Use market intelligence and supplier benchmarking to improve sourcing decisions.

Contract Management

• Lead service contract and Statement of Work development with Legal and Operations.
• Maintain contract registers, renewal schedules and supplier documentation.
• Monitor contract milestones, deliverables and expiry dates.
• Negotiate amendments, extensions and renewals within approved authority.
• Ensure contracts define scope, SLAs, KPIs, pricing, change control and exit terms.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement and contract records.
• Monitor contract obligations and ensure supplier compliance with contractual commitments.

Supplier & Commercial Management

• Own strategic supplier relationships and maintain suitable alternative providers.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and agree measurable improvement actions.
• Resolve escalated supplier issues, disputes and service failures with relevant teams.
• Negotiate sustainable savings and cost improvements without reducing agreed quality.
• Oversee invoice validation against contracted rates and accepted deliverables.
• Develop supplier improvement plans where performance falls below agreed KPIs.

Performance & Governance

• Develop and monitor supplier scorecards.
• Report validated savings, contract performance and commercial growth contributions.
• Prepare management dashboards covering spend, risk, renewals and opportunities.
• Enforce procurement governance, ethical sourcing and conflict-of-interest controls.
• Lead procurement audit responses and close agreed corrective actions.
• Manage commercial risks and elevate commitments outside delegated authority.

Client Relationships, Commercial Growth & Team Leadership

• Lead client meetings to understand needs, resolve issues and build long-term trust.
• Present service proposals and value cases clearly to senior client decision-makers.
• Identify and qualify upselling and cross-selling opportunities with Sales and Operations.
• Negotiate client pricing, renewals and scope changes within approved commercial limits.
• Confirm delivery capacity and margins before commitments; document agreed handovers.
• Maintain an opportunity pipeline and support conversion, renewals and client retention.
• Coordinate Finance approvals, budgets and purchase orders, and Legal contract reviews.
• Set team priorities, delegate work and coach procurement staff against agreed objectives.

Other Duties

• Undertake other reasonable duties relevant to the role as assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• CIPS qualification/MCIPS or an equivalent recognized procurement credential preferred.

Experience

• 7-10 years of relevant procurement, sourcing or contract management experience, including at least 3 years leading teams or complex commercial portfolios.
• Demonstrated client-facing experience in outsourced or professional services, with evidence of successful negotiations, renewals and upselling/cross-selling.
• International client and supplier experience preferred; UAE/GCC market experience advantageous.

Knowledge & Skills

• Confident client engagement, executive presentations and relationship management.
• Strong business English, written and spoken, for proposals and commercial negotiations.
• Consultative selling: identify client needs, articulate value and develop viable service opportunities.
• Commercial judgement in pricing, margins, total cost and contract risk allocation.
• Strategic sourcing, tender evaluation, contract management and supplier SLA/KPI management.
• Strong analytical, leadership and stakeholder management skills; sound ethical judgement.
• Proficiency with procurement ERP systems such as Dynamics 365, SAP or Oracle, and reporting tools.

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