Vice President - Procurement Contracts

Vice President – Procurement Contracts Job Snapshot – Role:
Vice President – Procurement Contracts –

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Industry: Oil and Energy – Function:
Purchasing –

Experience:

Minimum 18 years in procurement management, including at least 10 years in progressively senior managerial roles – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement:
On site

ADNOC Group is seeking an accomplished Vice President, Procurement Contracts, to lead its contracting services across Group Companies. Based in Abu Dhabi, the role provides strategic leadership over procurement contracts supporting major projects, upstream studies, drilling operations, operational activities, and support services. The Vice President will oversee the complete contracting lifecycle, from sourcing strategy and bidder selection through tendering, techno‑procurement negotiations, contract award, administration, variations, and close‑out.

The position is accountable for delivering cost‑effective and compliant contracting services while maximizing procurement value and economies of scale across centralized spending categories. The successful candidate will provide executive oversight of high‑value acquisitions, contractor performance, procurement risks, and contractual disputes. The role requires close coordination with senior management, Group Companies, Legal, Tender Boards, and international suppliers to ensure that procurement decisions protect ADNOC’s commercial interests and comply with established governance requirements.

This is a senior leadership position requiring extensive oil and gas procurement experience, sound commercial judgment, strong ethical standards, and the ability to develop high‑performing professional teams.

• Procurement Contracts Leadership – Lead the delivery of contracting services across ADNOC Group Companies.
• Oversee procurement contracts supporting capital projects, upstream studies, drilling, operations, and support services.
• Establish strategic priorities for the procurement contracts function.
• Ensure contracting activities are delivered efficiently, competitively, and in accordance with approved requirements.
• Provide executive direction on complex procurement and contractual matters.
• Maintain consistent service quality across the contracting lifecycle.
• Coordinate with relevant Directorates and Group Companies to address business requirements.
• Promote effective procurement governance and continuous improvement.

• Direct the development of sourcing strategies for major acquisitions.
• Establish and endorse bidder lists for high‑value procurement activities.
• Lead techno‑procurement negotiations involving significant commercial commitments.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate purchasing requirements across Group Companies.
• Drive economies of scale within centralized spending categories.
• Evaluate sourcing approaches to improve procurement efficiency and commercial outcomes.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing third‑party expenditure.
• Ensure sourcing decisions align with ADNOC’s procurement policies and business priorities.

• Lead reviews of high‑value tenders and procurement strategies.
• Oversee bidder evaluation and contract award recommendations.
• Endorse tender strategies, bid evaluations, and proposed awards through the appropriate governance channels.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of Tender Board documentation.
• Review proposed contract variations and associated recommendations.
• Direct pre‑commitment procurement activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure contract awards follow the applicable Delegation of Authority.
• Maintain transparency, accountability, and compliance…