Strategic Category Manager: Procurement & Supplier Leadership

Abu Dhabi Airports Group.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Airports Group is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement strategies, drive cost savings, and manage supplier performance across multiple categories. You will coordinate with Legal and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant tendering and contract processes.

The role requires extensive category management, contract management, and leadership experience within procurement, with aviation industry exposure considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• CIPS qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate sectional objectives aligned with departmental and organizational strategies.
• Monitor and manage execution of sectional plans and objectives.
• Establish and track KPIs for the section and team members.
• Develop and manage the sectional budget and identify optimization opportunities.
• Lead workforce planning activities and support Emiratization initiatives.
• Identify training and development needs and provide performance coaching to team members.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Leadership & Team Development

Adaptability & Agility

Ethical Judgment & Sustainability

Budget Management

Reporting & Performance Management

Technology & Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

CIPS qualification preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Abu Dhabi Airports Group is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement strategies, drive cost savings, and manage supplier performance across multiple categories. You will coordinate with Legal and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant tendering and contract processes.

The role requires extensive category management, contract management, and leadership experience within procurement, with aviation industry exposure considered a plus.