Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Specialist - UAE National

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Supplier Relationship Management Specialist to oversee end-to-end supplier interactions, from onboarding to ongoing performance evaluation. You will ensure data accuracy in ERP systems like Oracle Fusion, manage risk checks and due diligence, and collaborate with Finance and Compliance to maintain compliant supplier records.

The role requires UAE national with Family Book, 5–8 years in supplier or procurement roles, and strong reporting

Qualifications

• UAE National with valid Family Book.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• 5–8 years of experience in supplier management or procurement.
• Experience with supplier onboarding and qualification.
• Knowledge of supplier risk, due diligence, compliance and master-data management.
• Experience with supplier performance reviews and scorecards.
• Experience using an ERP or procurement system; Oracle Fusion preferred.
• CIPS, CPSM, CPM or similar certification is advantageous.
• Arabic language skills and a postgraduate degree are advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier registration, qualification and onboarding.
• Review supplier documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate due diligence, risk and conflict-of-interest checks.
• Create and update supplier records in Oracle Fusion or other ERP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and regular reviews.
• Build strong working relationships with key suppliers.
• Prepare supplier performance, risk and KPI reports.
• Recommend improvements to supplier processes, controls and reporting.
• Group suppliers according to their value, importance and risk.
• Identify suppliers that require additional checks or closer monitoring.
• Support supplier suspension, blocking or blacklisting when required.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Communication

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field

Postgraduate degree (advantageous)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Full time | Black Pearl Consult | United Arab Emirates

Posted On 09/17/2026

Job Information

Number of Positions 1

City Abu Dhabi

51133

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Relationship Management Specialist for a leading organization in Abu Dhabi.

The role will manage suppliers from registration and onboarding through to risk checks, performance reviews and relationship management. The successful candidate will ensure that supplier information is accurate, compliant and properly maintained in the company’s systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier registration, qualification and onboarding.
  
• Review supplier documents and information for accuracy and completeness.
  
• Coordinate due diligence, risk and conflict-of-interest checks.
  
• Create and update supplier records in Oracle Fusion or other ERP systems.
  
• Maintain accurate supplier data and prevent duplicate records.
  
• Monitor expired licences, certificates, ICV status and regulatory documents.
  
• Coordinate with Finance to verify bank, tax and payment information.
  
• Identify suppliers that require additional checks or closer monitoring.
  
• Support supplier suspension, blocking or blacklisting when required.
  
• Group suppliers according to their value, importance and risk.
  
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and regular reviews.
  
• Follow up on performance issues and supplier improvement plans.
  
• Build strong working relationships with key suppliers.
  
• Prepare supplier performance, risk and KPI reports.
  
• Recommend improvements to supplier processes, controls and reporting.
  

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• UAE National with a valid Family Book
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
  
• At least 5–8 years of experience in supplier management, vendor management, procurement or supply-chain operations.
  
• Experience in supplier registration, onboarding and qualification.
  
• Knowledge of supplier risk, due diligence, compliance and master-data management.
  
• Experience with supplier performance reviews and scorecards.
  
• Experience using an ERP or procurement system; Oracle Fusion is preferred .
  
• Strong reporting, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  
• CIPS, CPSM, CPM or a similar certification is an advantage.
  
• Experience in financial services, investment, government or another regulated sector is preferred.
  
• Arabic language skills and a postgraduate degree are advantages but not required.
  

Candidates may currently work as:

• Supplier Risk and Compliance Specialist
  
• Supplier Onboarding or Qualification Specialist
  
• Procurement Governance Specialist
  
• Procurement Operations Specialist
  
• Third-Party Risk Specialist
  

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply with an updated CV.

To view other roles we have, please visit our website - www.blackpearlconsult.com