Head, Category Management [Projects Equipment’s]

Lead strategic category management for project equipment across the organisation. The role develops sourcing strategies, aligns technical and procurement teams, strengthens supplier performance and pursues long-term cost and value improvements while maintaining quality, delivery, governance and local-value objectives. This full-time opportunity is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with duties and stakeholder interfaces shaped by the assigned function and asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex categories across their full lifecycle, from strategy development and sourcing through implementation and supplier management.
• Use spend, demand, pricing, inventory and supplier-market analysis to identify savings, standardisation and total-cost-of-ownership opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of procurement and technical experts to develop and implement category strategies aligned with business plans.
• Guide tendering, technical and commercial evaluation, framework agreements, work orders and contract close-out in line with policies.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, performance reviews, contract concerns and plans to capture value across the contract lifecycle.
• Coach category-management personnel, promote procurement excellence and integrate sustainability and in-country value opportunities into category plans.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience, preferably in oil and gas, including at least 5 years in category management.
• Strong collaboration, critical thinking, quantitative analysis, negotiation and contract-preparation skills are required.
• Experience with supplier-performance management, strategic sourcing, commercial evaluation and procurement governance is relevant.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and category strategy.
• Supplier management, commercial negotiations and contracting.
• Spend analytics, cost reduction and total cost of ownership.
• Team leadership, governance and continuous improvement.

Employment Details

Employer: ADNOC Group. Employment type: Full-time. Work is carried out in accordance with applicable operating procedures, safety expectations and company standards. Applicants should use the application link provided with this listing and review the posted eligibility criteria and application instructions before submitting their details.