Procurement Manager

We have an immediate opportunity for Procurement Manager. Please let me know if you're interested kindly send me your CV to [Confidential Information]

Title: Procurement Manager

Location : Abu Dhabi - onsite

Duration : 11 months contract extendable based on project

Notice Period: Immediate joiner or up to 30 days

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 9+ years of progressive procurement experience.
• Proven experience in financial services environments such as:
• Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF)
• Private Equity (PE)
• Venture Capital (VC)
• Asset Management Firms
• Investment Banks
• Strong experience managing complex procurement categories:
• Professional Services (Legal, Consulting, Audit)
• IT/SaaS & Technology
• Market Data
• Outsourced Services
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Experience operating within regulated, high-governance environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience in MENA region preferred (UAE highly desirable).
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• ERP experience (Oracle Fusion preferred).

Preferred Certifications

• CIPS (Level 4 or above)
• CPSM
• CPM
• Contract Management Certification (WorldCC/IACCM or equivalent)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
• Master's Degree preferred.

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Expert negotiation and commercial acumen; strong understanding of contract terms and vendor commercials (pricing models, SLAs, liability).

Strong analytical skills and comfort with spend analysis, cost modeling, and business case development.

Supplier relationship management and performance governance.

Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear sourcing recommendations and executive-ready materials.

Digital proficient (Oracle Fusion is preferred)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Integrity and discretion (high confidentiality environment).

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.

Stakeholder empathy and influencing skills; ability to challenge constructively.

Attention to detail, strong follow-through, and proactive risk management.

Continuous improvement orientation and comfort navigating ambiguity.