Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Lead the continuous enhancement of procurement and commercial operations by driving process excellence, piloting improvement initiatives, strengthening governance adherence, and enabling organizational alignment across ADNOC Group to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and operational performance.

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes and operating practices in response to evolving business requirements, enhancing efficiency, control, and consistency across ADNOC Group.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead structured improvement initiatives to strengthen performance, reduce cycle time, and improve service delivery.

Transformation & Change Enablement

• Lead the design and implementation of pilot initiatives to test and embed improved procurement practices and ways of working.
• Guide organizational alignment to ensure successful adoption of enhanced processes and operating models across ADNOC Group.

Operational Performance Enhancement

• Strengthen the effectiveness of procurement operations by refining execution practices, improving coordination, and enhancing overall service quality.
• Monitor implementation outcomes and ensure continuous refinement of processes to sustain operational excellence.

Governance & Compliance Alignment

• Ensure improved processes are fully aligned with approved procurement policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Reinforce adherence to governance principles by embedding control mechanisms within operational practices.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with ADNOC Group Companies and internal stakeholders to drive consistency in process execution and promote adoption of leading practices.
• Facilitate alignment across functions to support seamless implementation of operational improvements.

Risk Mitigation & Process Integrity

• Identify and mitigate risks arising from process inefficiencies or implementation gaps to ensure stability and reliability of procurement operations.
• Strengthen process discipline to ensure consistent and controlled execution across the Group.

Capability Building & Awareness

• Promote a continuous improvement culture by engaging stakeholders and driving awareness of enhanced procurement practices.
• Support the development of organizational capability to sustain high standards of process execution.

Generic Accountabilities:

Management

• Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the Department to achieve the Division objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Department in line with Division objectives.
• Develop the knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Department and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP’s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Budgets and Operational Plans

• Compile and provide input for preparation of the Division budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the 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 in order to support execution of the 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 and continuously monitor the achievement of the Department KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.

Organisation Structure and Development

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

Innovation and 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 in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and 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.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and 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.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Frequent contact with line manager, SVP and team members for Procurement Policies & Procedures.
• Regular contacts with counterparts in the Group Companies on the implementation, enhancement and monitoring of the approved policies & procedures.

External

• Regular contacts with Internal/External Auditors for auditing issues.
• Contacts with third party service provider, suppliers, consultants and industry experts.
• Occasional contacts with ADNOC Shareholder and partners for discussion, exchange of information / expertise purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 15years’ of relevant experience, at least 8 of which should have been at a supervisory level, including five years in procurement activities preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Expertise with Procurement & Supply Chain - all areas including Contracts & Purchasing, Inventory & Warehousing, Registration & Pre-Qualification, Supplier Relationship Management.
• Commercial Awareness, Analytical Competency, Problem Solving.