Manager, In-Country Value Development

Role Overview

Manager, In-Country Value Development at ADNOC. The role leads the development and refinement of In-Country Value (ICV) Strategy and execution to increase UAE GDP diversification, expand local employment opportunities through Emiratisation, and localize strategically critical supply chain components and materials.

Role Purpose

Lead the development, implementation, and refinement of ICV strategy, policy, and procedures to increase local economic value-add, enhance employment opportunities for the UAE workforce, and establish a localized supply chain for strategically critical categories.

Key Responsibilities

In-Country Value Strategy & Development

• Lead, develop, implement, and refine ICV strategy, policy, and procedures.
• Drive the design and development of ICV program in consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with category management, business planning, and procurement planning teams within ADNOC to understand forecasted requirements, analyze, and derive ICV potential.
• Interact with ADNOC Group Company Management to obtain feedback and carry out required modifications in ICV guidelines.
• Obtain constant feedback from ICV Execution Department on implementation challenges, analyze feedback, and enhance the program as required.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Work with all key external stakeholders including ADNOC's top suppliers, business organizations, and governmental organizations to drive the ICV strategy.
• Communicate ICV strategy to internal stakeholders including ADNOC Management and ADNOC Group procurement teams.
• Communicate ICV strategy to external stakeholders including suppliers and government authorities to educate how the ICV program will affect supplier operations.
• Participate in identification and communication of business opportunities to locally fill supply chain gaps.
• Help effectively communicate opportunities within UAE business community, governmental agencies, and ADNOC supply chain to diversify the economy by driving investment and SME development.
• Act as an ambassador for the ADNOC ICV program through attendance and presentations at business forums, trade shows, and events.
• Coordinate with communication team to ensure development and execution of ICV communications and marketing program to ensure ADNOC ICV program outcomes and impact on UAE are understood internally and externally.

Procurement & Execution Support

• Support ICV Execution Department and ADNOC Group procurement units with inputs for the tendering process, including minimum ICV targets for selected categories and price negotiation with highest ICV suppliers during Commercial Evaluation.
• Work with various UAE and Emirates Government organizations and other external bodies to support development of their similar programs, as required, upon approval of ADNOC Management.

Department Management & Leadership

• Lead and manage the team in a way that demonstrates ADNOC values.
• Plan and supervise the activities of personnel and resources of the Department to achieve Division objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans in line with Division objectives.
• Develop the knowledge, competencies, and innovative spirit in the Department and support establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPs), Succession Planning, and Talent pipeline in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.
• Ensure development of all staff and provide leadership opportunities so people can develop their skills and capabilities.

Budget & Operational Plans

• Compile and provide input for preparation of Division budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved Department budget levels.
• Investigate, highlight, and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Lead the implementation of approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures, and internal controls to support execution of Division work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with Company approved guidelines.
• Continuously monitor the achievement of Department KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.

Organisation Structure & Development

• Review, develop, and recommend appropriate organisation structure for the Department that will best utilize human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into ongoing work practices to meet business objectives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation, and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
• Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department.

Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

• Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems, controls, and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Department in line with international standards, best practices, and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Department employees to meet HSE standards.
• Maintain 100% HSE performance.

Management Information Systems & Reports

• Prepare all Department MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or equivalent.
• 15 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in Oil & Gas or related industries, of which 8 years in a progressive supervisory or managerial level.
• Strategy-focused general management with focus on procurement and business development.
• Understanding of local supply chain or experience in procurement at locations with ICV requirements.
• Understanding of procurement processes to unlock potential barriers for localization.
• Technical knowledge to understand category technical requirements and identify potential flexibilities.
• Business development experience in mechanisms and approaches to develop and support local suppliers.
• Ability to understand local laws, regulations, and policy expectations.
• Supply Chain Certification.
• Local content certification or training.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to visualize and prepare briefs for Management to take informed decisions on strategy to be followed.
• Highly-advanced communication skills for technical content, required to explain ICV strategy and results to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership.
• Self-motivated.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to manage challenges.
• Decision making.

Additional Information

• Job Family: Procurement / Support.
• Physical Effort: Minimal. Regular walking, standing, and keyboard use as required. Occasional visits to outside offices.
• Work Environment: Mostly air-conditioned. Exposed to prevailing environmental conditions during outside visits.