IT Procurement Specialist (part time)

Franco Pinto; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an IT procurement specialist to manage the end-to-end procurement process for IT solutions in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, a proven track record with IT vendors, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role offers a contract position with remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT procurement preferably within the UAE market.
• Strong understanding of technology products and licensing models.
• Fluency in English, Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure IT hardware, software licenses, and services.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and distributors in the UAE.
• Evaluate and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain

Tools

Odoo

Job description

Overview

About the Role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced IT procurement specialist to manage the end-to-end procurement process for our IT solutions and technology products. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in sourcing and negotiating with vendors and distributors within the UAE market.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure IT hardware software licenses and services (e.g. Microsoft 365 Fortinet VMware HPE Kaspersky and networking equipment).
• Maintain and build relationships with vendors suppliers and distributors in the UAE.
• Evaluate and negotiate pricing terms and delivery schedules to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Coordinate with the sales and pre-sales teams to ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and client requirements.
• Prepare purchase orders track deliveries and manage documentation in line with company policies.
• Stay updated with local market trends product availability and vendor performance.
• Support the finance team in reconciling vendor invoices and handling any delivery or pricing discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with import VAT and local procurement regulations in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 years of experience in IT procurement preferably within the UAE market.
• Strong understanding of technology products licensing models and vendors.
• Experience dealing with UAE-based IT distributors and suppliers.
• Familiarity with procurement tools ERP systems or platforms like Odoo (preferred).
• Excellent negotiation communication and time management skills. Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business IT Supply Chain or a related field.
• Prior experience in working with IT resellers system integrators or MSPs in the UAE.

Remote Work

Yes

Employment Type

Contract