:Role : Senior Procurement Manager, Non IT Category Location : Abu DhabiRole Purpose:To deliver impactful value from the Non-IT Category including but not limited to Facilities Management, Real Estate Projects, General Services, Operations, Marketing, Corporate and Human Resources (c. 1bn AED spend).
Implement optimization category management strategies that deliver impactful significant saves (YoY) 50m AED whilst exceeding service, quality and valued investments.
To recognize, understand and contribute towards the long-term objectives of ADIB regarding ESG, In-Country Value and Service Excellence.
Develop and manage a highly performing team that can multiply value.
Deputize for Head of Department in his absence.
Engage stakeholders at a Group Head level to
Key Accountabilities of the roleStrategic/Relational: * Active engagement in the development and execution of Procurement Strategy 2025-2028.
Develop and deploy strategic category management which will provide quantifiable value for ADIB.
Ensure maximum value from c. 1bn AED spend under influence within assigned categories.
Support the accreditation of Procurement to the Global Standards of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.
Manage and deliver a professional procurement service, consistently and fairly, in line with the corporate polices and encourage a climate of openness, trust, empowerment, integrity and reliability.
Develop or participate in developing procurement policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement on the same.
Promote utilizing advanced technology to optimize/automate conduction of procurement activities including spend analytics.
Develop or participate in developing departmental staffing plans.
Identify and implement category market research plans, demand challenge, vendor base rationalization and supply chain risk management.
Work closely with different stakeholders to plan, streamline, and enhance process workflows to ensure values for ADIB.
Undertake suppliers' relationship management responsibilities (Contractual, relational and reputational matters) and promote a transparent and ethical procurement approach for ADIB.
Conduct benchmarking against best practices, identify gap and make changes to CPD offer to stakeholders.
Support the recruitment and retention of Procurement talent
Functional:
Leads a complete end to end procurement services for assigned spend categories (Facilities Management, Real Estate, Projects, General Services, Operations, HR, Marketing)
Engage with Business Group Heads to ensure understanding and alignment on Roles & Responsibilities and value proposition from Procurement.
Mange and facilities best practices in the procurement of services necessary for the effective and efficient operations of ADIB
Conduct procurement activities with the highest level of customer services, ethical standards, fairness, transparency and always operate in responsive and responsible way.
Develop standardized project procurement strategy for ADIB.Practice in identifying the standardization tender technical evaluation criteria for technical evaluation of consultants and contractors.
Review and manage Tenders/RFPs.
Support the category buyers in high-risk-value procurement engagement (strategy planning, negotiations, risk management, etc.)
Report administrative, contractual, and tender risks and develop mitigation plans.
Ensure the development and maintenance of update records of tendering for future references and decision making.
Coordinate Audit requirements, discuss findings and implement agreed solutions.
Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:
Minimum - bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent degree/master's is plus.
CIPS/equivalent accreditation
Project Management accreditation
Business Arabic and English-verbal and written
Previous experience:
A minimum of 12 years' experience in Procurement and supply chain related position
Advanced knowledge of professional services and contract structure / execution
Advanced knowledge of Project Management
Previous experience in digital Procurement solutions and tools