Vice President - Procurement Contracts

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior leader to serve as Vice President, Procurement Contracts, guiding the end-to-end contracting lifecycle for major projects across group companies. Based on-site in Abu Dhabi, the role focuses on sourcing strategy, bidder evaluation, tendering, and commercial negotiations to maximize value and compliance.

You will oversee governance, risk, supplier performance, and disciplined contract administration while developing high-performing teams and ensuring

Qualifications

• 18+ years of procurement management experience in a large oil and gas organization.
• 10+ years in progressively senior managerial roles and proven leadership of large professional teams.
• CIPS Level 4 or higher certification, held or currently in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracting services across ADNOC Group Companies.
• Oversee procurement contracts supporting capital projects, upstream studies, drilling, operations, and support services.
• Direct strategic sourcing and centralized procurement initiatives across Group Companies.
• Coordinate with Legal and other relevant functions to ensure compliant tendering and contract award processes.
• Manage governance, risk, and supplier performance throughout the contract lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Contract management

Commercial negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Vice President – Procurement Contracts Job Snapshot – Role: Vice President – Procurement Contracts – Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Industry: Oil and Energy – Function: Purchasing – Experience: Minimum 18 years in procurement management, including at least 10 years in progressively senior managerial roles – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement: On site

Position Overview

ADNOC Group is seeking an accomplished Vice President, Procurement Contracts, to lead its contracting services across Group Companies. Based in Abu Dhabi, the role provides strategic leadership over procurement contracts supporting major projects, upstream studies, drilling operations, operational activities, and support services. The Vice President will oversee the complete contracting lifecycle, from sourcing strategy and bidder selection through tendering, techno‑procurement negotiations, contract award, administration, variations, and close‑out. The position is accountable for delivering cost‑effective and compliant contracting services while maximizing procurement value and economies of scale across centralized spending categories. The successful candidate will provide executive oversight of high‑value acquisitions, contractor performance, procurement risks, and contractual disputes. The role requires close coordination with senior management, Group Companies, Legal, Tender Boards, and international suppliers to ensure that procurement decisions protect ADNOC’s commercial interests and comply with established governance requirements. This is a senior leadership position requiring extensive oil and gas procurement experience, sound commercial judgment, strong ethical standards, and the ability to develop high‑performing professional teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Procurement Contracts Leadership – Lead the delivery of contracting services across ADNOC Group Companies.
• Oversee procurement contracts supporting capital projects, upstream studies, drilling, operations, and support services.
• Establish strategic priorities for the procurement contracts function.
• Ensure contracting activities are delivered efficiently, competitively, and in accordance with approved requirements.
• Provide executive direction on complex procurement and contractual matters.
• Maintain consistent service quality across the contracting lifecycle.
• Coordinate with relevant Directorates and Group Companies to address business requirements.
• Promote effective procurement governance and continuous improvement.

Strategic Sourcing and Centralized Procurement

• Direct the development of sourcing strategies for major acquisitions.
• Establish and endorse bidder lists for high‑value procurement activities.
• Lead techno‑procurement negotiations involving significant commercial commitments.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate purchasing requirements across Group Companies.
• Drive economies of scale within centralized spending categories.
• Evaluate sourcing approaches to improve procurement efficiency and commercial outcomes.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing third‑party expenditure.
• Ensure sourcing decisions align with ADNOC’s procurement policies and business priorities.

Tendering and Contract Award

• Lead reviews of high‑value tenders and procurement strategies.
• Oversee bidder evaluation and contract award recommendations.
• Endorse tender strategies, bid evaluations, and proposed awards through the appropriate governance channels.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of Tender Board documentation.
• Review proposed contract variations and associated recommendations.
• Direct pre‑commitment procurement activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure contract awards follow the applicable Delegation of Authority.
• Maintain transparency, accountability, and compliance throughout tendering and award processes.

Contract Execution and Administration

• Direct the end‑to‑end execution of procurement contracts.
• Oversee contract administration following award.
• Ensure contractual obligations are appropriately managed.
• Monitor contract variations and changes throughout the execution period.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address contractual issues.
• Ensure procurement activities support timely receipt of contracted goods and services.
• Maintain oversight of contract performance and execution requirements.
• Direct orderly contract completion and close‑out activities.

Commercial Negotiations

• Lead complex commercial and technical procurement negotiations.
• Establish negotiation priorities consistent with ADNOC’s commercial objectives.
• Evaluate contractual terms and commercial risks associated with major acquisitions.
• Coordinate technical and commercial inputs from relevant stakeholders.
• Engage with senior supplier and contractor representatives.
• Reconcile differing stakeholder positions during negotiations.
• Support commercially favourable outcomes while maintaining procurement compliance.
• Protect ADNOC’s interests through sound negotiation judgment and ethical conduct.

Procurement Governance and Compliance

• Ensure contracting activities comply with ADNOC Group Procurement Policy.
• Maintain adherence to the approved Delegation of Authority.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Tender Board requirements.
• Oversee implementation of relevant procurement policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify governance weaknesses and recommend corrective measures.
• Monitor procurement risks and compliance requirements.
• Promote consistent application of approved contracting practices across the Group.
• Maintain high standards of integrity and accountability in procurement decisions.

Legal Coordination and Contractual Risk

• Work closely with Legal to ensure contracts are appropriately drafted and executed.
• Ensure contractual arrangements comply with applicable government regulations.
• Coordinate legal input on complex contract terms and obligations.
• Oversee the management of contractual disputes.
• Assess significant contractual risks and recommend appropriate responses.
• Support resolution of disagreements involving contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual decisions follow established approval requirements.
• Protect ADNOC’s commercial and contractual interests.

Contractor and Supplier Performance

• Oversee contractor performance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Monitor significant supplier and contractor delivery issues.
• Coordinate with relevant functions to address contractual performance concerns.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve supplier accountability and service quality.
• Maintain appropriate engagement with international contractors and vendors.
• Support timely resolution of performance‑related disputes.
• Promote effective management of third‑party procurement relationships.
• Ensure supplier management activities support operational and project requirements.

Group‑Wide Contract Coordination

• Collaborate with Group Companies to identify contracting requirements.
• Coordinate centralized procurement opportunities across relevant business areas.
• Work with Group Companies to centralize contracts approaching closure where appropriate.
• Align contracting activities with Group‑wide commercial priorities.
• Facilitate coordination between procurement, operational, technical, and legal stakeholders.
• Address overlapping contracting requirements and potential inefficiencies.
• Support consistent procurement practices across ADNOC entities.
• Strengthen coordination and visibility of major contracting activities.

Procurement Value and Cost Optimization

• Identify opportunities to reduce third‑party expenditure.
• Improve commercial value through strategic sourcing and coordinated procurement.
• Evaluate contracting approaches for cost effectiveness.
• Promote efficient procurement processes without compromising compliance or quality.
• Review procurement practices for opportunities to improve financial outcomes.
• Support the development of effective procurement policies and procedures.
• Monitor relevant commercial performance and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to sustainable procurement cost optimization across the Group.

Divisional Strategy and Performance

• Develop and oversee divisional plans aligned with ADNOC’s business objectives.
• Establish priorities for procurement contracts service delivery.
• Monitor divisional performance against approved objectives.
• Ensure effective allocation of resources across contracting activities.
• Identify operational and commercial risks affecting divisional performance.
• Lead initiatives to improve service quality and efficiency.
• Maintain appropriate management oversight of key procurement activities.
• Support achievement of the division’s strategic and operational commitments.

Budget and Resource Management

• Oversee divisional budget planning and implementation.
• Monitor expenditure against approved financial requirements.
• Ensure resources are managed effectively across procurement contracts activities.
• Identify significant cost or budget variances.
• Direct appropriate corrective actions where required.
• Maintain financial discipline within the division.
• Support efficient deployment of personnel and operational resources.
• Ensure divisional activities remain aligned with approved plans and budgets.

Leadership and Talent Development

• Build and lead a high‑performing procurement contracts division.
• Provide strategic direction to senior managers and professional teams.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Develop organizational capabilities in strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Oversee succession planning and leadership development.
• Strengthen professional talent pipelines with particular emphasis on Emiratisation.
• Coach and develop procurement leaders to support future business requirements.
• Promote professional integrity, collaboration, and consistent service standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain effective relationships with senior executives across ADNOC Directorates and Group Companies.
• Engage with Senior Vice Presidents and Group Company leadership on procurement priorities.
• Coordinate with Legal and other relevant corporate functions.
• Maintain professional relationships with international suppliers and contractor executives.
• Resolve complex stakeholder issues affecting procurement decisions.
• Communicate strategic sourcing and contracting recommendations clearly.
• Balance differing commercial, technical, and operational requirements.
• Support informed executive decisions through sound procurement advice.

HSE and Risk Management

• Oversee relevant procurement and divisional risk management activities.
• Ensure the division complies with applicable ADNOC HSE requirements.
• Promote responsible contracting practices aligned with company standards.
• Identify significant procurement and contractor‑related risks.
• Ensure appropriate escalation and management of material concerns.
• Maintain oversight of compliance and ethical requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in procurement risk controls.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.

Minimum Experience

• At least 18 years of procurement management experience within a large oil and gas organization.
• A minimum of 10 years in progressively senior managerial positions.
• Proven experience leading large professional teams.
• Extensive experience managing strategic sourcing, tendering, commercial negotiations, and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives, Group Company leadership, and international vendor management.

Professional Certification

CIPS Level 4 or higher certification, held or currently in progress.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Executive leadership of procurement and contracting functions.
• Strategic sourcing and centralized procurement.
• High‑value tendering and contract award management.
• Bidder selection and technical‑commercial bid evaluation.
• Techno‑procurement negotiations.
• End‑to‑end contract lifecycle management.
• Contract administration, variations, and close‑out.
• Procurement governance and Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Tender Board procedures and approval processes.
• Oil and gas project, drilling, and operational procurement.
• Supplier and contractor performance management.
• Contractual dispute management and risk mitigation.
• Commercial negotiation and stakeholder influence.
• Procurement cost optimization and economies of scale.
• Procurement policy development and compliance.
• Divisional budgeting and resource management.
• Senior leadership, succession planning, and talent development.
• Ability to resolve complex commercial and contractual issues.
• Strong ethical judgment and professional integrity.
• Excellent executive communication and decision‑making skills.

About ADNOC

ADNOC is an integrated energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its operations span the energy value chain, with procurement and contracting activities supporting projects, upstream operations, drilling, and essential business services. The Vice President, Procurement Contracts, plays a critical leadership role in strengthening ADNOC’s contracting capabilities, protecting commercial value, and ensuring consistent procurement governance across Group Companies. Through strategic sourcing, effective contract execution, supplier management, and professional team development, the position supports efficient procurement operations and ADNOC’s wider business objectives.