Procurement Generalist Professional Region IMEEA - VIE Contract

Job description: Purpose of the Role Based in our Abu Dhabi Regional Office (ADRO), covering the IMEA region, this role will support the regional procurement team in driving governance, analytics, strategic initiatives, performance visibility, and cross-functional coordination. The position is a VIE contract and acts as a key enabler for the procurement organization by supporting executive decision-making, monitoring strategic initiatives, improving operational discipline, and enhancing collaboration across regional and global stakeholders. This role offers strong exposure to regional stakeholders, large-scale operational environments, and strategic procurement initiatives across a global organization. What We Offer • Opportunity to work closely with the Head of Procurement on regional strategic priorities and transformation initiatives. • Exposure to a dynamic international environment with stakeholders across Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, Agencies, and Head Office teams. • Involvement in high-impact cross-functional initiatives within the shipping, logistics, and terminal operations ecosystem. • A fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities to build analytical, strategic, and project management capabilities Key Responsibilities Strategic & Executive Support Prepare high-quality presentations, executive summaries, analytical models, executive materials, briefing notes, and decision-support documentation. Translate strategic priorities into structured action plans with clear timelines, ownership, and follow-up mechanisms. Support department communications, governance discussions, and strategic reviews with regional and global stakeholders. Assist in preparing monthly business reviews, quarterly strategy reviews, annual planning cycles, and department presentations. Governance & PMO Monitor key initiatives and proactively identify risks, delays, bottlenecks, and misalignments. Track action items, commitments, and decisions across procurement forums and department meetings. Coordinate governance and reporting requirements across regional and head office stakeholders. Support project management and execution of strategic procurement and operational initiatives. Analytics & Performance Monitoring Analyze spend patterns, supplier performance, cost drivers, and operational KPIs to identify optimization opportunities. Develop analytical models to support should-cost analysis, TCO/TVO assessments, benchmarking, and value generation initiatives. Prepare dashboards, reports, and performance tracking tools to improve visibility and decision-making. Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Procurement & Commercial Support Support procurement initiatives through analytical, commercial, and operational assessments. Assist in contract performance monitoring, SLA tracking, and vendor accountability initiatives. Support annual budgeting and forecasting exercises related to procurement activities. Participate in cross-functional initiatives involving procurement, operations, finance, legal, and commercial stakeholders. Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate extensively with regional and global stakeholders across functions and geographies. Support alignment between operational, commercial, and procurement priorities. Assist in resolving operational and commercial issues through structured stakeholder engagement and coordination. Profile & Qualifications 2–5 years of experience in procurement, strategy, analytics, operations, consulting, shipping, logistics, ports, terminal operations, or related industries. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Exposure to Power BI, dashboarding, data visualization, automation tools, or AI-enabled productivity tools would be advantageous. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. French and/or Arabic would be a plus. Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working with large datasets and translating analysis into actionable business insights. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate without direct authority. Knowledge of shipping, logistics, terminal operations, procurement, or supply chain environments would be advantageous. Exposure to financial analysis, commercial contracts, or operational performance management would be beneficial. Structured, proactive, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious mindset. We are looking for a highly motivated, intellectually curious, and hands-on individual who is comfortable operating across strategy, analytics, operations, and coordination activities. The role is designed to provide broad exposure across regional procurement operations and strategic initiatives, making it an excellent development opportunity for high-potential candidates. Show more Show less

2–5 years of experience in procurement, strategy, analytics, operations, consulting, shipping, logistics, ports, terminal operations, or related industries. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Exposure to Power BI, dashboarding, data visualization, automation tools, or AI-enabled productivity tools would be advantageous. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. French and/or Arabic would be a plus. Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working with large datasets and translating analysis into actionable business insights. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate without direct authority. Knowledge of shipping, logistics, terminal operations, procurement, or supply chain environments would be advantageous. Exposure to financial analysis, commercial contracts, or operational performance management would be beneficial. Structured, proactive, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious mindset.