Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Specialist

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The ideal candidate will possess 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 assessment, due diligence, compliance, master-data management, and performance reviews is essential. Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems, strong reporting, communication, and stakeholder-management skills are required. CIPS, CPSM, or CPM certifications are advantageous, as is experience in financial services, investment, government, or regulated sectors.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Purchasing & Procurement Company Industry Finance, Investment & Asset Management 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. Disclaimer: Please note that Black Pearl will never ask any of its candidates for any payment in any form in exchange of our service in helping candidates find a job. Our service is free to our candidates and the recruitment fee is paid by our clients. If you receive any emails, SMS or calls requesting you to pay from someone claiming to be an employee of Black Pearl before they can process your application, please report and write an email to us. 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