Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Specialist

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Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering, with 5-8 years of experience in supplier management, vendor management, procurement, or supply-chain operations. Experience in supplier registration, onboarding, qualification, risk, due diligence, compliance, master-data management, performance reviews, and ERP/procurement systems is required. Strong reporting, communication, and stakeholder-management skills are essential. CIPS, CPSM, or CPM certification is an advantage, as is experience in financial services, investment, government, or other regulated sectors. Arabic language skills and a postgraduate degree are advantageous but not required.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Nationality Arab Countries (GCC), Arab Countries (non-GCC), UAE Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Fluent Job Function Purchasing & Procurement Company Industry Banking & Financial Services Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Specialist - UAE national/Arabic Speaker We are looking for an experienced Supplier Relationship Management Specialist for a leading organization in Abu Dhabi. The role will manage suppliers from registration and onboarding through to risk checks, performance reviews and relationship management. The successful candidate will ensure that supplier information is accurate, compliant and properly maintained in the company’s systems. Key Responsibilities • Manage supplier registration, qualification and onboarding. • Review supplier documents and information for accuracy and completeness. • Coordinate due diligence, risk and conflict-of-interest checks. • Create and update supplier records in Oracle Fusion or other ERP systems. • Maintain accurate supplier data and prevent duplicate records. • Monitor expired licences, certificates, ICV status and regulatory documents. • Coordinate with Finance to verify bank, tax and payment information. • Identify suppliers that require additional checks or closer monitoring. • Support supplier suspension, blocking or blacklisting when required. • Group suppliers according to their value, importance and risk. • Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and regular reviews. • Follow up on performance issues and supplier improvement plans. • Build strong working relationships with key suppliers. • Prepare supplier performance, risk and KPI reports. • Recommend improvements to supplier processes, controls and reporting. Requirements: To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field. • At least 5–8 years of experience in supplier management, vendor management, procurement or supply-chain operations. • Experience in supplier registration, onboarding and qualification. • Knowledge of supplier risk, due diligence, compliance and master-data management. • Experience with supplier performance reviews and scorecards. • Experience using an ERP or procurement system; Oracle Fusion is preferred. • Strong reporting, communication and stakeholder-management skills. • CIPS, CPSM, CPM or a similar certification is an advantage. • Experience in financial services, investment, government or another regulated sector is preferred. • Arabic language skills and a postgraduate degree are advantages but not required. Candidates may currently work as: • Supplier Relationship Management Specialist • Vendor or Supplier Management Specialist • Supplier Performance Specialist • Supplier Governance Specialist • Supplier Risk and Compliance Specialist • Supplier Onboarding or Qualification Specialist • Procurement Governance Specialist • Procurement Operations Specialist • Third-Party Risk Specialist • Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply with an updated CV. About the Company About Us Helping professionals grow. Supporting businesses thrive. Black Pearl is a HR consultancy and recruitment firm based in the UAE. We connect skilled professionals with leading organizations across the Gulf region, offering a personalized and thoughtful approach to hiring. Our team specializes in recruiting for roles across key industries, including but not limited to: - Healthcare and Life Sciences - Engineering and Construction - Technology and Digital - Finance and Accounting - Hospitality and Retail - Government and Emiratization Whether you’re searching for your next opportunity or looking to hire, we work closely with you to understand your goals and find the right fit. Easy Apply * *Open for Premium members only