Senior Procurement Principle

Sundus Gulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement agency seeks an experienced Senior Procurement Principle in Abu Dhabi. You will drive advanced procurement strategies and ensure optimal supplier management. The ideal candidate has over 20 years of experience in procurement, preferably in Oil & Gas, and a strong command of SAP solutions. This role offers the chance to lead teams and innovate procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain.
• Proven mastery of SAP procurement solutions.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and spearhead advanced procurement strategies for major projects.
• Negotiate, draft, and execute highly complex contracts.
• Champion digital procurement transformation and adopt automation tools.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Supplier Management

Leadership

SAP Procurement Solutions

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or similar

Tools

SAP MM

SAP Ariba

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Job Code : 5250

Role : Senior Procurement Principle

Location : Abu Dhabi

Experience Required : 20+ years

Contract Duration : 1 Yr Extendable

Industry : Energy and government sectors

Payroll : Sundus

Working Days : 5 days

Key Responsibilities

Design and spearhead advanced procurement strategies for major projects,

ensuring best-in-class results.

Negotiate, draft, and execute highly complex contracts and purchase agreements,

mitigating business risks and maximizing value.

Direct supplier performance reviews, audits, and compliance checks, maintaining

strategic relationships with global vendors.

Champion digital procurement transformation and the adoption of automation tools

for increased efficiency.

Lead cross-functional teams and mentor procurement professionals at all levels.

Execute purchasing plans and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Utilize advanced SAP modules (MM, Ariba, S / 4HANA) for full-cycle procurement,

contract analytics, and supplier performance tracking.

Coordinate with legal, finance, operations, and HSE teams to ensure all

procurement activities meet rigorous standards.

Develop training programs and standard operating procedures for continuous

improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business

Administration, Engineering, or similar.

20+ years of progressive experience in procurement, contract management, or

supply chain (preferably Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sector).

Proven mastery of SAP procurement solutions and digital procurement best

practices.

Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Extensive experience with international supplier management and high-value

contract execution.

Recognized procurement certifications (CIPS, CPM, or equivalent) preferred.