Strategic Procurement Lead

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking a Senior Purchasing Officer to oversee procurement operations, lead a buyers team, and ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing of materials and services. You will collaborate with internal departments to optimize supplier relationships and support business objectives.

The role requires strong negotiation and leadership abilities, with experience in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the purchasing team to meet departmental goals.
• Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, negotiation, and purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, logistics and inventory teams to ensure workflows.
• Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, cost analysis, and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abu Dhabi Ports is seeking a Senior Purchasing Officer to oversee procurement operations, lead a buyers team, and ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing of materials and services. You will collaborate with internal departments to optimize supplier relationships and support business objectives.

The role requires strong negotiation and leadership abilities, with experience in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.