Senior Officer Strategic Procurement - Construction & IT Category (UAE Nationals)

The Senior Officer Strategic Procurement supports the management of day-to-day operational procurement activities including issuing purchase orders, payment certificates, agreements, call-offs/releases, and variation orders. The role is responsible for procurement performance management, conducting tenders and variations, resolving disputes with vendors and external parties, and contributing to supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities such as tenders, purchase orders, payment certificates, agreements, and variation orders.
• Implement purchases across technical and general services categories through POs and framework/partnership/blanket agreements to ensure continuity of services, optimize costs, and streamline processes.
• Conduct spend analysis (historic, TCO, EOQ), market analysis, and apply commercial models (portfolio models, SWOT, 5 Forces, etc.) for assigned categories.
• Conduct bidder prequalification and prepare tender documents. Ensure timely issuance of tenders in line with Abu Dhabi Airports’ guidelines, standards, and policies.
• Prepare draft tenders/contracts, coordinate stakeholder feedback, and finalize documents with legal and cross-functional teams.
• Manage tender processes including issuing to bidders, correspondence with stakeholders, opening of bids, compliance review, and capturing deviations.
• Ensure technical and commercial evaluations are completed, and facilitate clarifications with bidders.
• Prepare negotiation plans and conduct commercial negotiations with the Category Manager.
• Draft award presentations summarizing tender outcomes and recommendations; obtain required approvals.
• Independently execute purchase orders, agreements, call-offs, addendums, and related documents; ensure commitments are expedited to meet delivery targets.
• Participate in resolving disputes with vendors and addressing internal complaints as part of supplier relationship management.
• Maintain accurate purchase, pricing, and procurement records.
• Update procurement dashboards to reflect progress and ensure stakeholders’ follow-up.
• Maintain auditable documentation, records, and files for compliance purposes.
• Ensure adherence to procurement performance measurements (SLAs, KPIs, etc.) with stakeholders.
• Manage the P2P cycle in compliance with procurement policies and procedures, ensuring materials/services meet quality standards.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the reporting manager.

Requirements and Skills

Top Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Relationship-building skills to cultivate connections with stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills for successful commercial and contractual outcomes.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or IT
• MCIPS or equivalent certification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Construction and IT Category Management/Strategic Procurement.
• Experience in procurement best practices and category management.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, processes, and tools.
• Proven negotiation experience in commercial and contractual matters.
• Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders and influence at all organizational levels.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Aviation industry or similar sector experience in assigned categories/spend/revenue.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage complex/ambiguous situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ERP/sourcing systems.