Senior Procurement Officer, Non-IT

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Senior Procurement Officer for Marketing at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank leads end-to-end sourcing for the marketing function, including media agencies, events, printing, giveaways, and digital services, using SAP Ariba within banking governance and ESG standards. The role emphasizes supplier performance, contract standardisation, tender design, and cross-functional stakeholder management to deliver value and maintain audit readiness. Key requirements include a business or supply chain degree, strong English, MS Office, and proven marketing procurement experience with bid processes, negotiations, and cost savings. To apply, tailor your CV to quantify savings, show governance and supplier-scorecard achievements, highlight regulatory compliance and digital marketing capabilities, and demonstrate collaborative leadership on-site in Abu Dhabi.

Role       : Senior Procurement Officer - Marketing  
Location : Abu Dhabi                         

Role Purpose:
 Lead sourcing and procurement activities for Marketing department in line with banking policies, governance standards, and as instructed by category manager.
    
Key Accountabilities of the role      
Responsibilities:

• Managed end-to-end procurement sourcing activities for Marketing department (including Media creation agencies, events, printing promotion items, Giveaways and digital marketing services) ensuring commercial discipline and regulatory compliance
• Execute procurement operations through SAP Ariba, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and process efficiency across the procurement lifecycle.

• Managed local and global vendors, ensuring adherence to contractual terms, cost efficiency, quality standard, and timely delivery of goods and services. 

• Conduct supplier evaluations, including capability assessments and pricing analysis, to support effective sourcing decisions and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Develop and maintain a robust supplier base with qualified and alternate vendors; monitor supplier performance through structured scorecards and performance reviews.

• Analyzed spend and inventory trends to identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining audit readiness
• Controlled end‑to‑end procurement processes, including budget reviews, cost estimates, and scope/specification validation.
• Lead technical and commercial evaluations of the bids and ensure timely issuance of purchase order aligned with approved sourcing strategies. 
• Coordinate with Legal to establish standard contracts for goods and services.
• Develop and improve standard Terms & Conditions for RFI, RFQ, and RFP.
• Managed pre‑ and post‑contract negotiations, ensuring optimal commercial outcomes and alignment with business objectives.
• Design and implement structured tender processes, including defining evaluation criteria, developing technical scoring and ensuring transparency in bid evaluations.  
• Lead negotiation and clarification stages and prepared award recommendations.
• Manage supplier relationships through effective communication  
• Stakeholders’ relationship management (reporting, conflict resolution. Strategic solution, etc.)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to plan, streamline and enhance process workflow to ensure value delivery for ADIB.
   

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain 
• Business English – Verbal and Written skills
• MS. Office 
• Communication skills.
• Strong people management skills, including role allocation, motivation, performance monitoring, and effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Proven problem‑solving and conflict management capabilities. 
• High level of internal customer focus with effective stakeholder and customer engagement skills. 
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities. 

• Solid expertise in planning, creative, and production management, with working knowledge of digital marketing communications including online media planning, SEO, and social media managed services.

• Clear understanding of ESG compliance and regulatory requirements within marketing and communications in the banking sector.