Senior Category Strategy Lead – Strategic Sourcing

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Senior Category Management Specialist to lead high‑value procurement categories across ADNOC Group Companies. The role drives category strategy, sourcing execution and supplier performance improvements while guiding cross‑functional teams and liaising with senior stakeholders.

Required are 12+ years of experience with at least 5 years in Category Management, preferably within the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Category Management.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Experience managing complex strategic procurement categories and cross-functional sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex procurement categories with limited supervision.
• Manage the full category management lifecycle: strategy, sourcing, implementation and supplier management.
• Develop category strategies aligned with business objectives and corporate values.
• Guide Category Management Specialists and Strategic Sourcing personnel in delivering category strategies.
• Represent ADNOC Group in cross‑functional procurement initiatives and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration

Job description

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Senior Category Management Specialist to lead high‑value procurement categories across ADNOC Group Companies. The role drives category strategy, sourcing execution and supplier performance improvements while guiding cross‑functional teams and liaising with senior stakeholders.

Required are 12+ years of experience with at least 5 years in Category Management, preferably within the oil and gas sector.