Procurement Manager - Indirect Procurement
by Robert Walters in Healthcare & Medical Services
A leading healthcare organisation in Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across key indirect procurement categories. The role focuses on Soft Facilities Management, Corporate Services and outsourced service contracts, driving commercial value, supplier performance and sustainable cost savings while partnering closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Procurement Manager will lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across a portfolio of indirect procurement categories, with a strong emphasis on OPEX Procurement, Corporate Services and Soft Facilities Management. This is a hands-on procurement leadership role suited to someone who remains actively involved in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and stakeholder engagement while leading a small procurement team. Responsibilities include leading end-to-end procurement activities across assigned indirect procurement categories; developing and implementing category strategies that deliver commercial value, operational efficiency, and sustainable cost savings; leading competitive sourcing activities including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and tender evaluations; developing tender evaluation methodologies, supplier selection criteria, and commercial evaluation frameworks; negotiating commercial agreements, service contracts, and long-term supplier partnerships; building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs); driving procurement governance by ensuring compliance with organizational procurement policies and procedures; identifying opportunities for procurement process improvements, supplier optimization, and procurement transformation initiatives; conducting commercial and financial analysis to support procurement decisions and maximize value for money; collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to understand operational requirements and procurement priorities; developing procurement plans and budgets aligned with business objectives; monitoring procurement performance, contract compliance, and supplier service delivery; supporting risk management initiatives and ensuring procurement activities align with organizational governance standards; and leading, coaching, and developing a small procurement team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day procurement activities. Relevant procurement categories include Soft Facilities Management, Corporate Services, Outsourced Manpower Services, Catering, Housekeeping, Transportation, Security Services, Uniforms, Stationery, General Indirect Procurement, and OPEX Procurement. The successful candidate requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline; approximately 6–8 years of progressive procurement experience; a minimum of 2 years' experience operating as a Procurement Manager or equivalent procurement leadership role with responsibility for end-to-end category ownership; strong experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement planning; demonstrated success negotiating commercial contracts and delivering measurable cost savings; proven experience managing supplier relationships, procurement governance, and contract performance; a strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality, service, and operational requirements; experience managing RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and tender evaluation processes; and previous experience leading or mentoring procurement teams while remaining hands-on in procurement execution. Experience gained within Facilities Management, Corporate Services, Property & Asset Management, Aviation, Hospitality, Government or Semi-Government Organizations, or Large Multi-Site Service Organizations is highly regarded. Healthcare procurement experience is advantageous but not essential. Key competencies include Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Commercial Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Procurement Governance, Cost Optimization, Tender Management, Procurement Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, and Analytical & Commercial Acumen. The role is within Procurement & Supply Chain, with a Purchasing / Procurement focus, in the Health and Safety industry, and offers AED20,000 - AED28,000 per month plus medical insurance and a discretionary bonus. The workplace type is On-site and the experience level is Mid Management.