Senior Officer Procurement - IT

Abu Dhabi Airports Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Airports Company is seeking a Senior Officer Procurement to manage the full procure-to-pay cycle for transactional and tactical sourcing. You will coordinate RFQs, purchase orders, supplier deliveries, and payments, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong stakeholder coordination, market research, and robust negotiation skills to secure favorable terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of electronic tendering systems and ERP platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle including RFQ, PO, expediting, delivery coordination and payments.
• Review requisitions and coordinate with stakeholders to obtain missing information.
• Issue RFQs, solicit supplier proposals, conduct evaluations and negotiate terms.
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain auditable procurement records and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical thinking

Ethics and integrity

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

ERP platforms

Electronic tendering systems

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Senior Officer Procurement is responsible for managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay P2P cycle for transactional and tactical procurement requirements The role covers the full RFQ process purchase order management expediting delivery payment coordination and resolution of procurement-related disputes in line with AD Airports corporate governance policies and procedures The position requires strong coordination with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely compliant and cost-effective procurement of goods services and works.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day transactional procurement activities including Reviewing requisitions Coordinating with stakeholders to obtain missing or additional information such as scope of work technical criteria and evaluation committee details Conducting market research for supplier identification and selection Preparing tender strategies and bidder lists and obtaining necessary approvals Issuing RFQs and soliciting supplier proposals Facilitating site visits and managing RFQ clarifications Overseeing and supporting technical evaluations Conducting detailed commercial evaluations Negotiating commercial terms with bidders Recommending purchase order awards Preparing purchase orders and facilitating internal approvals Issuing purchase orders and obtaining supplier acceptance Coordinating delivery of goods works and services Facilitating payment processing Managing purchase order variations with appropriate approvals Coordinating with Legal and other stakeholders to resolve supplier claims Work with end-user departments to establish Framework Agreements for recurring and repetitive requirements Ensure all sourcing and procurement documents comply with Abu Dhabi Airports policies procedures guidelines and standards Maintain accurate records of purchases pricing and procurement documentation Ensure proper maintenance of auditable procurement files and records to support compliance and governance requirements Monitor and ensure compliance with agreed procurement performance metrics SLAs KPIs etc Manage the procure-to-pay cycle in accordance with procurement policies ensuring confirmation of receipt of goods and services Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required procurement documentation Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates and recommend appropriate actions Identify training needs for subordinates and evaluate training effectiveness in coordination with the line manager Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience in electronic tendering systems and ERP platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of goods, services, and/or works, preferably within a client organization.

Skills & Competencies

• High standards of ethics and integrity.
• Strong market knowledge and supplier awareness.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Financial and commercial acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Supplier relationship management capability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.