Job Description

Manager Vendor Performance Management - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Manager Vendor Performance Management at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi is responsible for executing the vendor performance management framework in line with sourcing category strategies. The role focuses on analyzing supplier performance, ensuring contractual adherence, driving remediation actions, and maintaining strong governance to improve quality, efficiency, and value across vendor portfolios.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Supplier Management-Vendor Management
Salary: 16000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Execute the Supplier and Vendor Management vendor performance framework, including processes and tools, based on defined KPIs for assigned categories
• Analyze vendor performance data, contractual compliance, and identify gaps, risks, and value leakage
• Support the creation, publication, and ongoing management of vendor scorecards and performance reports
• Ensure sourcing teams, business stakeholders, and vendors understand vendor performance management processes and associated obligations
• Drive adherence to vendor performance management policies, procedures, and governance requirements
• Coordinate governance forums with business stakeholders and vendors to review performance, risks, and improvement actions
• Monitor upcoming contract renewals and support performance-driven renewal decisions
• Track, analyze, and report vendor performance metrics across the assigned portfolio
• Support remediation plans, corrective actions, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Execute supplier segmentation activities in coordination with the sourcing team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align vendor performance outcomes with business strategy

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contracting, supplier relationship management, or vendor performance management within a complex, multi-vendor environment
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including contract drafting, negotiation, and supplier performance management
• Ability to conduct contract analysis, including review of commercial and legal terms
• Experience evaluating commercial risk, defining KPIs, measuring performance, and assessing vendor maturity
• Proven ability to work in a matrix-driven, performance-oriented organization and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Hands-on management style with the ability to actively support projects and third-party operations
• Strong change management mindset with a track record of driving adoption and delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
• English required, Arabic language skills considered an advantage

Why Join Us

• Join the UAE's largest bank with a diverse and complex vendor ecosystem
• Play a key role in strengthening supplier governance, performance, and value realization
• Work closely with sourcing, business, and senior management teams
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the Abu Dhabi banking market

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's most established financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of corporate, investment, retail, private, and Islamic banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is recognized for its strong governance, disciplined sourcing practices, and commitment to building high-performing, value-driven supplier partnerships that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Job Title Manager Vendor Performance Management - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Manager Vendor Performance Management - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
Manager Vendor Performance Management at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi is responsible for executing the vendor performance management framework in line with sourcing category strategies. The role focuses on analyzing supplier performance, ensuring contractual adherence, driving remediation actions, and maintaining strong governance to improve quality, efficiency, and value across vendor portfolios.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Supplier Management-Vendor Management
Salary: 16000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Execute the Supplier and Vendor Management vendor performance framework, including processes and tools, based on defined KPIs for assigned categories
• Analyze vendor performance data, contractual compliance, and identify gaps, risks, and value leakage
• Support the creation, publication, and ongoing management of vendor scorecards and performance reports
• Ensure sourcing teams, business stakeholders, and vendors understand vendor performance management processes and associated obligations
• Drive adherence to vendor performance management policies, procedures, and governance requirements
• Coordinate governance forums with business stakeholders and vendors to review performance, risks, and improvement actions
• Monitor upcoming contract renewals and support performance-driven renewal decisions
• Track, analyze, and report vendor performance metrics across the assigned portfolio
• Support remediation plans, corrective actions, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Execute supplier segmentation activities in coordination with the sourcing team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align vendor performance outcomes with business strategy

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contracting, supplier relationship management, or vendor performance management within a complex, multi-vendor environment
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including contract drafting, negotiation, and supplier performance management
• Ability to conduct contract analysis, including review of commercial and legal terms
• Experience evaluating commercial risk, defining KPIs, measuring performance, and assessing vendor maturity
• Proven ability to work in a matrix-driven, performance-oriented organization and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Hands-on management style with the ability to actively support projects and third-party operations
• Strong change management mindset with a track record of driving adoption and delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
• English required, Arabic language skills considered an advantage

Why Join Us

• Join the UAE's largest bank with a diverse and complex vendor ecosystem
• Play a key role in strengthening supplier governance, performance, and value realization
• Work closely with sourcing, business, and senior management teams
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the Abu Dhabi banking market

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's most established financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of corporate, investment, retail, private, and Islamic banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is recognized for its strong governance, disciplined sourcing practices, and commitment to building high-performing, value-driven supplier partnerships that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 16000.00
Salary to 22000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
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