Senior Procurement Officer, Non IT

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in the UAE is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to enhance procurement services. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in procurement, and expertise in E-Procurement tools is preferred. Responsibilities include managing procurement strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring a transparent approach to procurement. Strong communication skills and a relevant degree are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Procurement and supply chain related position.
• Previous experience in E-Procurement tools.
• Knowledge of the legal terminologies related to supplier and vendor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Deputize the category manager and manage the team’s performance.
• Develop and manage the annual procurement plan.
• Implement advanced procurement techniques.

Skills

Business English

Communication Skills

MS. Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Supply Chain

Tools

E-Procurement tools (SAP Ariba, Oracle)

Job description

Role: Senior Procurement Officer, Non-IT
Location: Abu Dhabi
Role Purpose: To support the category manager in elevating the brand and service-quality of Procurement within the organization by ensuring professional services offering and increase of spend control.

Key Accountabilities

• To deputize the category manager and manage the team’s performance and deliverables across assigned spend categories.
• To work as part of the team of the "Non-IT Category" in VMCP to provide internal stakeholders with quality services, value for money solutions, cost effectiveness/enhance customer satisfaction.
• To plan, lead and manage strategic procurement solutions within the non-IT category.
• Report to Category manage & deputize in his absence.
• Support the category manager in developing and managing the annual procurement plan through regular engagements with relevant stakeholders and proper communication management plan.
• Provide support and consultancy to customers in terms of best practices of procurement and supply chain.
• Identify and implement category market research plan, demand challenge, vendor base rationalization and supply chain risk management.
• Support the category buyers in high-risk high-value procurement engagements (strategy planning, negotiations, risk management, etc.).
• Implement advanced procurement techniques (Just in time, agility, feasibility, effectiveness, and waste elimination activities).
• Work closely with different stakeholders to plan, streamline and enhance process workflows to ensure values for ADIB.
• Undertake Suppliers relationship management responsibilities (Contractual, relational, and reputational matters) and promote a transparent and ethical procurement approach for ADIB externally.
• Stakeholders’ relationship management (reporting, conflicts-resolutions, awareness training, strategic solutions, etc.).

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Supply Chain.
• Business English – Verbal and Written Skills.
• MS. Office.
• Communication Skills.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Procurement and supply chain related position.
• Previous experience in E-Procurement tools (SAP Ariba, Oracle, etc.).
• Supplier/Vendor Agreement/Contracts: Knowledge of the legal terminologies and language related to supplier and /or vendor agreement and contract.