Description

Procurement & Contracts Leader with 15+ years of experience across airports, oil & gas, manufacturing, retail, and government sectors. Proven success managing AED 100M+ annual procurement portfolios, leading cross-functional teams, and driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and contract governance. Expert in strategic sourcing, category management,

contract negotiation, and digital procurement transformation. Skilled in Jaggaer Tejari, ARIBA-SAP, MS Dynamics 365, Oracle Fusion, and SAP HANA.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Hindi
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Velora LLC SPC
Category Manager
February 2026 - Today (4 months)
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
• • Lead procurement of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) worth AED 100M per year, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with aviation standards.
• • Manage lease procurement portfolios valued at AED 50M per year, negotiating favorable commercial terms and optimizing asset utilization.
• • Oversee spare parts procurement worth AED 30M per year, ensuring availability, quality, and cost efficiency across mission-critical operations.
• • Strengthened supplier base for GSE, leasing, and spares categories, improving reliability and reducing downtime.
• • Implement structured sourcing strategies and performance KPIs to enhance transparency, governance, and cost control.
Sourcing
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Procurement & Contracts Manager
January 2023 - February 2026 (3 years and 1 month)
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
• • Managed AED 100M+ annual procurement across five airports under ADAC.
• • Achieved 86% on-time, on-budget project completion, highest among peers.
• • Led procurement for CP&C, ORAT, Corporate Services, and Marketing during the opening of Zayed International Airport.
• • Negotiated contracts exceeding AED 100M, delivering significant cost savings and risk mitigation.
• • Implemented e-sourcing via Jaggaer Tejari, including BAFO processes to maximize value.
• • Directed procurement for consultancy and operational projects, improving service delivery and operational efficiency.
• • Supervised and developed a team of procurement specialists through continuous training and performance coaching.
Al Dhafra Cooperative Society
Head of Procurement
October 2021 - January 2023 (1 year and 3 months)
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
• • Built a strong vendor base for strategic products and equipment aligned with ICV requirements.
• • Oversaw procurement across projects, oil & gas, retail, and transportation sectors.
• • Managed warehouse operations, improving inventory turnover and ensuring timely availability of critical items.
• • Conducted tenders for ADNOC and internal projects, converting strategic procurement into long-term contracts.
• • Led a team of 14 procurement specialists, ensuring seamless supply chain operations.