Job Description

Specialist Sourcing - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Specialist Sourcing role supports First Abu Dhabi Bank's strategic procurement function by aligning demand and supply across specific sourcing categories, driving best-in-class commercial value, managing supplier relationships, and supporting category strategy execution. The role contributes to measurable cost savings, risk reduction, service quality improvement, and alignment with FAB's wider corporate strategy.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Purchasing Procurement
Salary: 9000-12000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategy for assigned categories to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk.
• Ensure suppliers and contracts deliver value for money, minimise risk, and support service and social objectives.
• Lead sourcing processes including RFQs, evaluations, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract enablement.
• Collaborate with Legal and requesting departments to negotiate commercial terms, contract conditions, and supplier agreements.
• Work with Category Manager and Head of Sourcing to define category strategy and set performance objectives.
• Engage senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Develop annual category sourcing plans using spend analysis, contract reviews, demand forecasts, and market benchmarks.
• Lead category strategy execution including demand management, specification review, grouping of goods/services, and catalogue management.
• Ensure sourcing activities are aligned with FAB corporate strategy and deliver quantifiable financial results.
• Maintain updated market intelligence and adjust category strategies to mitigate emerging risks or opportunities.
• Promote best practices in sourcing through case studies, training workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Act as sourcing representative on cross-functional initiatives to support supplier engagement strategies.
• Serve as a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Monitor and report strategic savings monthly to the Head of Sourcing.
• Continuously identify new cost-saving or efficiency opportunities within the category.
• Support organisational productivity programs through benchmarking, market analysis, and best practice sharing.
• Contribute to developing Sourcing & Vendor Management (SVM) as a value-driven function.

Ideal Profile

• Zero to one year of demonstrable sourcing category management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to align sourcing decisions with business strategy and demonstrate SVM value.
• Skilled in handling cross-functional projects in a matrix environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex supplier relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills Set

• Category management
• Strategic sourcing
• RFQ and supplier evaluation
• Contract negotiation
• Spend analysis and forecasting
• Supplier relationship management
• Market intelligence and benchmarking
• Stakeholder management
• Cost-saving identification
• Cross-functional project leadership

Why Join Us

• Influence sourcing decisions at the UAE's largest and most respected bank.
• Gain exposure to high-impact procurement strategy and complex sourcing categories.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and develop expertise in strategic category management.

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is one of the world's safest and strongest financial institutions, known for operational excellence, innovation, and strong governance. FAB empowers employees to contribute to strategic value creation while supporting organisation-wide transformation initiatives.
Job Title Specialist Sourcing - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Specialist Sourcing - First Abu Dhabi Bank - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Specialist Sourcing role supports First Abu Dhabi Bank's strategic procurement function by aligning demand and supply across specific sourcing categories, driving best-in-class commercial value, managing supplier relationships, and supporting category strategy execution. The role contributes to measurable cost savings, risk reduction, service quality improvement, and alignment with FAB's wider corporate strategy.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Purchasing Procurement
Salary: 9000-12000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategy for assigned categories to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk.
• Ensure suppliers and contracts deliver value for money, minimise risk, and support service and social objectives.
• Lead sourcing processes including RFQs, evaluations, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract enablement.
• Collaborate with Legal and requesting departments to negotiate commercial terms, contract conditions, and supplier agreements.
• Work with Category Manager and Head of Sourcing to define category strategy and set performance objectives.
• Engage senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Develop annual category sourcing plans using spend analysis, contract reviews, demand forecasts, and market benchmarks.
• Lead category strategy execution including demand management, specification review, grouping of goods/services, and catalogue management.
• Ensure sourcing activities are aligned with FAB corporate strategy and deliver quantifiable financial results.
• Maintain updated market intelligence and adjust category strategies to mitigate emerging risks or opportunities.
• Promote best practices in sourcing through case studies, training workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Act as sourcing representative on cross-functional initiatives to support supplier engagement strategies.
• Serve as a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Monitor and report strategic savings monthly to the Head of Sourcing.
• Continuously identify new cost-saving or efficiency opportunities within the category.
• Support organisational productivity programs through benchmarking, market analysis, and best practice sharing.
• Contribute to developing Sourcing & Vendor Management (SVM) as a value-driven function.

Ideal Profile

• Zero to one year of demonstrable sourcing category management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to align sourcing decisions with business strategy and demonstrate SVM value.
• Skilled in handling cross-functional projects in a matrix environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex supplier relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills Set

• Category management
• Strategic sourcing
• RFQ and supplier evaluation
• Contract negotiation
• Spend analysis and forecasting
• Supplier relationship management
• Market intelligence and benchmarking
• Stakeholder management
• Cost-saving identification
• Cross-functional project leadership

Why Join Us

• Influence sourcing decisions at the UAE's largest and most respected bank.
• Gain exposure to high-impact procurement strategy and complex sourcing categories.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and develop expertise in strategic category management.

About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is one of the world's safest and strongest financial institutions, known for operational excellence, innovation, and strong governance. FAB empowers employees to contribute to strategic value creation while supporting organisation-wide transformation initiatives.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 9000.00
Salary to 12000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location

Skills Required