Strategic Procurement Operations Lead

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to lead the VMCP program in Abu Dhabi. You will align policy, technology, and governance with ADIB objectives while managing vendor relationships, savings initiatives and high‑value negotiations.

The role requires extensive procurement experience, advanced data analytics, and the ability to present to senior stakeholders. You will drive process automation, risk management, catalogue utilization, and cross‑functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum extensive procurement operations experience.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead VMCP reporting to senior management with key metrics.
• Engage with Category Managers to increase spend under VMCP influence.
• Drive major vendor negotiations and contribute to savings initiatives.
• Develop risk management strategies for vendor engagements.
• Ensure department governance, policy and procedures are followed.

Skills

Procurement ops

Data analytics

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

CIPS qualification

LLB / legal awareness

Financial services exposure

Job description

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to lead the VMCP program in Abu Dhabi. You will align policy, technology, and governance with ADIB objectives while managing vendor relationships, savings initiatives and high‑value negotiations.

The role requires extensive procurement experience, advanced data analytics, and the ability to present to senior stakeholders. You will drive process automation, risk management, catalogue utilization, and cross‑functional collaboration