Manager Purchasing

Job description / Role

Job description

The ENBD Group Business Strategic Sourcing Unit sits within the Group Procurement Division. Group Procurement is responsible for the sourcing of all goods and services needed for the Group's operations. The goal of the Group's sourcing activities is to acquire the right goods and services for the intended purpose, at the right time, quality, and cost. This process aims to balance the Group's overall needs for economy, efficiency, value for money, suitability, competition, transparency, accountability, and environmental and social sustainability, while ensuring risks are properly managed.

The Manager - Purchasing is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end P2P Ops process, ensuring that all sourcing transactions are executed in line with policy, system workflows, and service level expectations. The Manager will provide leadership, oversight, and issue resolution support so that the P2P process is efficient and optimized. They will also collaborate with Group Sourcing, Finance, IT, and Emirates NBD Services to ensure P2P processes are optimized and continuously improved.

On a day-to-day you will be responsible for:

• Oversee end-to-end P2P process
• Ensure system and workflow integrity
• Policies and processes compliance: ensure that all P2P activities are conducted in line with ENBD's sourcing, finance, and contract compliance policies
• Regularly update policies and processes in line with regulatory changes
• Flag and address non-compliant practices in coordination with audit and governance teams
• Monitor P2P performance metrics and reporting
• Resolve internal and external stakeholder support
• Audit and control requirements
• Lead training and process awareness
• Contribute to continuous improvement
• Ensure international alignment and collaboration

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g. sourcing, supply chain)
• MCIPS certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing or tactical buying, with at least 3 years in a leadership position managing a large team (preferably in sourcing)
• Proficiency in sourcing tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong understanding of sourcing processes
• Experience with invoicing and payment in sourcing
• Managerial skills: project management, negotiating skills, organized and detail-oriented, quick learner

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary package
• Market-leading incentives
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and wellbeing across the bank
• Preferential banking facilities for employees
• Generous annual leave entitlement and private healthcare
• World-class learning & development platform and career development