Procurement Specialist

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

Job summary

ADC is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing and acquisition for industrial operations in Abu Dhabi. The role involves developing RFQs, evaluating bids, and building supplier relationships while aligning procurement scopes with technical specifications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with 3-5 years of experience and knowledge of UAE supplier markets.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ procurement experience in industrial/O&G/EPC or maintenance projects.
• Solid understanding of technical specifications and standards (API, ASME, ANSI).
• UAE/GCC experience and familiarity with the local supplier market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and acquisition of equipment, materials, and services.
• Prepare RFQ/RFP packages, evaluate bids, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Coordinate inventory and logistics while maintaining accurate records in ERP.

Skills

RFQ/RFP development

Bid evaluation

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

MS Office

Job description

SpecialismProject Management / Operations / Strategy

The role manages end-to-end sourcing and acquisition of equipment, materials, and services for industrial operations and maintenance projects. Responsibilities include preparing RFQ/RFP packages, evaluating bids, negotiating commercial terms, and issuing POs to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets. You’ll work closely with engineering and operations to translate technical specs into clear procurement scopes aligned with industry standards (API, ASME, ANSI) and project needs. Day-to-day, you’ll balance quality, cost, and delivery—whether sourcing specialized valves and rotating equipment spares or securing service contracts for maintenance activities. You’ll build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance against SLAs, and resolve delivery or quality issues quickly. The role also covers inventory and logistics coordination (e.g., just-in-time for critical spares, bulk buys for shutdowns), accurate record-keeping in ERP, and spend analysis to identify savings. Familiarity with import/export, customs clearance, and Incoterms helps keep materials flowing across sites without delays.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3-5 years’ procurement experience in industrial/O&G/EPC or maintenance projects
• Strong RFQ/RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of technical specifications and standards (API, ASME, ANSI)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office
• Working knowledge of Incoterms 2020, logistics, and customs/VAT documentation
• Track record in supplier performance management and resolving NCRs/quality issues
• Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and documentation skills
• UAE/GCC experience and familiarity with local supplier market preferred