IT Procurement Engineer

Cyber Sentinel Lab LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyber Sentinel Lab LLC FZ, based in the UAE, seeks an IT Procurement Engineer to align business needs with cybersecurity requirements and procurement processes. You will connect client needs with vendors to ensure secure, scalable and cost-effective technology solutions.

Responsibilities include translating requirements into specs, evaluating bids, and coordinating demos, with a focus on TCO, licensing and contract terms. Strong communication across stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in IT procurement, technology sourcing or related roles.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, cloud, networking and IT infrastructure.
• Ability to translate business and security needs into technical specs and RFPs.
• Experience evaluating bids, documenting recommendations and driving vendor assessments.
• Proficient in writing and presenting technical and commercial topics to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and security requirements into clear technical specifications and RFPs.
• Pre-qualify technology vendors, products and service providers.
• Evaluate proposals for technical fit, cybersecurity controls, licensing and TCO.
• Coordinate demonstrations, proofs of concept and vendor clarifications.
• Prepare evaluation matrices and procurement documentation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Communication skills

Requirements definition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology / computer science / engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

Job description

CSL is seeking an IT Procurement Engineer to manage the technical and commercial evaluation of IT, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure and software solutions. This role connects customers’ business needs and requirements, vendors and procurement processes to ensure that CSL and its clients receive fit-for-purpose, secure, scalable and cost-effective technology.

Key responsibilities

• Translate business and security requirements into clear technical specifications, statements of work and requests for proposal.
• Research, identify and pre-qualify technology vendors, products, partners and service providers.
• Evaluate proposals against technical fit, cybersecurity controls, architecture, integration, performance, licensing and total cost of ownership.
• Coordinate demonstrations, proofs of concept, technical workshops and vendor clarifications.
• Prepare technical evaluation matrices, recommendations, comparison reports and procurement documentation.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, application, finance, legal and business stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Support commercial negotiations by identifying technical risks, dependencies, assumptions and opportunities for value optimisation.
• Review contracts, service-level agreements, licensing terms, support models and renewal requirements from a technical perspective.
• Maintain vendor records, technology inventories, renewal calendars, risk registers and procurement dashboards.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement, governance and audit readiness.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business technology or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing, solutions engineering, presales engineering or a related role.
• Practical understanding of cybersecurity, cloud services, networking, endpoints, software licensing, managed services and IT infrastructure.
• Experience developing technical requirements, evaluating bids and documenting recommendations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets; experience with procurement or ERP platforms is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and commercial topics to varied stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional certifications in procurement, supply chain, IT service management, cloud or cybersecurity.
• Experience with public-sector, regulated industry or enterprise procurement.
• Knowledge of UAE/GCC technology markets and vendor ecosystems.
• Experience with TCO analysis, contract lifecycle management, vendor risk assessment or e-sourcing platforms.

Skills and competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercial awareness balanced with a security-first mindset.
• Structured planning, documentation and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and vendor relationships.
• Integrity, confidentiality, accountability and a collaborative attitude.

What CSL offers

• Competitive salary and target-based incentives.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful cybersecurity and technology initiatives.
• Exposure to diverse technologies, clients, vendors and emerging digital solutions.
• A collaborative, learning-focused professional environment.
• Scope to grow across technology sourcing, cybersecurity, solutions consulting and vendor management.

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