Manager, Commercial Policy
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About the Role
ADNOC Group seeks a Manager, Commercial Policy to lead the design, governance, and enhancement of procurement and commercial policy frameworks. The role requires 15 years of experience, including 8 at supervisory level, and expertise in procurement and supply chain.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and institutionalize procurement and commercial policies, standards, and frameworks across ADNOC Group
- Establish and enforce governance mechanisms to ensure effective implementation and adherence to approved policies
- Ensure procurement policies comply with applicable local and international laws, regulations, and ethical standards
- Drive consistent alignment of procurement policies across ADNOC Group Companies
- Review procurement related sections of Delegation of Authority (DOA) frameworks
- Provide expert guidance to ADNOC Group Companies on interpretation and application of procurement policies
- Lead benchmarking initiatives and knowledge sharing engagements with international organizations
- Identify and mitigate policy level risks impacting procurement governance
- Ensure procurement policy frameworks align with ISO standards and corporate quality requirements
- Promote understanding and adherence to procurement policies through structured awareness initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent
- 15 years of relevant experience, at least 8 at supervisory level, including five years in procurement activities preferably in Oil & Gas
- Expertise with Procurement & Supply Chain all areas including Contracts & Purchasing, Inventory & Warehousing, Registration & Pre Qualification, Supplier Relationship Management
- Commercial Awareness, Analytical Competency, Problem Solving
- Holder of accredited certifications (preferably CIPS level 4 or above) or working towards it
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JOB PURPOSE
- Lead the design, governance, and continuous enhancement of ADNOC’s commercial and procurement policy framework, ensuring enterprise wide compliance, alignment with regulatory requirements, and consistency across Group Companies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Policy Design & Governance: Develop, update, and institutionalize procurement and commercial policies, standards, and frameworks.
- Regulatory Compliance & Integrity: Ensure procurement policies comply with applicable local and international laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Enterprise Alignment: Drive consistent alignment of procurement policies across ADNOC Group Companies.
- Delegation of Authority (DOA) Governance: Review procurement related sections of DOA frameworks.
- Advisory & Interpretation: Provide expert guidance to ADNOC Group Companies on interpretation and application of procurement policies.
- Benchmarking & External Engagement: Lead benchmarking initiatives and knowledge sharing engagements with international organizations.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate policy level risks impacting procurement governance.
- Quality & Compliance Assurance: Ensure procurement policy frameworks align with ISO standards and corporate quality requirements.
- Awareness & Capability Building: Promote understanding and adherence to procurement policies through structured awareness initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration or any other equivalent professional degree.
- 15 years of relevant experience, at least 8 of which should have been at a supervisory level, including five years in procurement activities preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Expertise with Procurement & Supply Chain all areas including Contracts & Purchasing, Inventory & Warehousing, Registration & Pre Qualification, Supplier Relationship Management.
- Commercial Awareness, Analytical Competency, Problem Solving.
- Holder of accredited certifications (preferably CIPS level 4 or above) or working towards it.
Generic Accountabilities
- Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the Department.
- Compile and provide input for preparation of the Division budgets.
- Lead the implementation of approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls.
- Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department.
- Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Department.
- Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management.
- Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies.
- Prepare all Department MIS and progress reports.
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: SVP and team members for Procurement Policies & Procedures, VPs and team members of the Executive Function, VPs and team members of Business Facing Procurement teams, Supporting Functions like HC, Finance, Legal, IT and internal auditors, Senior Management and team members of ADNOC Group C
- External: Regular contacts with Internal/External Auditors, third party service provider, suppliers, consultants and industry experts, occasional contacts with ADNOC Shareholder and partners.
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