Manager Procurement

Role Overview

Manager Procurement at Abu Dhabi Airports. The role supports the Senior Category Manager in developing and implementing procurement category strategies while ensuring efficient and compliant pre-contract management services across AD Airports and its subsidiaries.

Role Purpose

The Manager Procurement is responsible for strategic sourcing, tendering, contract management, supplier performance management, cost optimization, stakeholder engagement, and procurement governance to achieve business objectives and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Support the development and execution of departmental objectives aligned with organizational goals.
• Contribute to annual procurement and expenditure planning.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct spend analysis, market research, risk assessments, and category strategy development.

Tendering & Sourcing Management

• Coordinate tender strategies and obtain required approvals.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing and tendering activities for strategic and high-value procurements.
• Conduct bidder prequalification and prepare tender documentation.
• Coordinate bidder site visits and clarification processes.
• Evaluate technical and commercial proposals and facilitate post-tender negotiations.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Lead or support contract negotiations for goods and services.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and procurement agreements.
• Monitor procurement cycle times and contract performance.
• Manage contract amendments, extensions, and variations.
• Support the resolution of contractual claims and disputes.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain vendor classification and registration frameworks.
• Implement vendor evaluation and performance monitoring processes.
• Strengthen supplier relationships to ensure continuous improvement and service delivery.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and define scopes of work.
• Coordinate with business units, suppliers, and contractors on procurement and contract matters.
• Ensure procurement activities align with business requirements and governance standards.

Compliance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Support audits and recommend corrective actions for non-compliance issues.
• Prepare periodic reports and procurement-related analyses.
• Support change management initiatives and process automation opportunities.
• Promote continuous improvement and professional development.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Support risk assessment reviews in collaboration with HSE teams.
• Promote safe work practices and reporting of incidents and near misses.
• Monitor compliance with HSE procedures and escalate issues when necessary.

People Management

• Manage, coach, mentor, and develop assigned team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management to achieve departmental objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Contracts Management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Commercial & Contract Management
• Procurement Governance & Compliance
• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
• Stakeholder Management & Influencing Skills
• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Negotiation Skills
• Risk Assessment & Management
• Reporting & Performance Monitoring
• Change Management
• Team Leadership & People Development
• Communication and Collaboration Skills