About this role
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.