MBFFJP00002189 - Procurement Technology Associate

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent bank in Dubai is seeking an External Consultant - Procurement Technology Associate with at least 4 years of procurement experience. The role involves sourcing and negotiating technology goods and services, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills, and have knowledge of Oracle and other procurement tools. Immediate availability and relevant banking experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of technology procurement experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and good presentation capabilities.
• Basic knowledge of procurement applications and bank operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and ensure procurement function meets quality standards.
• Sourcing, negotiating, and managing technology-related goods and services.
• Lead RFx processes in collaboration with IT teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

Excel

MIS reporting

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

External Consultant - Procurement Technology Associate

Location: UAE

Job Purpose

• Understand business requirement; ensure CPD function performs to its expected level in terms of quality, quantity, vendor / supplier relation, end user satisfaction and bottom‑line contribution within agreed time frames.
• Sourcing, negotiating and managing technology related goods and services
• Source and procure IT hardware, software, cloud services and technology consulting including fintech platforms.
• Manage RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) in collaboration with IT, Architecture and Security teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, licensing models, SLAs
• Partnering with IT cybersecurity, architecture, legal, finance and risk teams
• Act as the commercial interface between technology stakeholders and vendors.
• Identify the areas of cost save, demand management & process improvement.
• Identify suitable potential vendors in areas related to Technology (not limited).
• Explore new and innovative ideas for automation, modernizing and simplifying the process, cost effective and value added.

Key Result Areas

• Basic knowledge & input for Procurement Policy (PP), SOP revision, and visibility of PP, compliance to PP internally and externally in the bank.
• Proactiveness in spend management, technology stakeholder engagement and strategy.
• Timely sourcing and renewal of contracts in coordination & intimation to right department.
• Timely issuance of Purchase Orders to the vendors.
• Timely floating of RFP/RFI, issuance of LPO's accuracy (i.e. ADM category, cost centres, chargeability etc.)
• Daily, weekly, monthly MIS to Head of Technology Procurement.
• Identify cost save transactions and recommend.
• Recommend suitable potential suppliers with regard to internal demand requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Graduate within minimum 3 years of technology procurement experience.
• Strong analytical skill with Excel, Word, MIS reporting, and PowerPoint with good presentation & communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of bank operating system specifically Oracle, procurement related applications viz. Sourcing, Tendering, eAuction Contract Management System.
• Teamwork, punctuality, innovation, willingness to take more responsibility.
• Professional, with a proven track record of integrity and ethical values without any doubt.

Requirements

• Location: Candidate will work from Dubai onsite‑DOZ
• Billing: UAE billing
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Experience: 4 years min in procurement; please share CVs from well‑known organisations and banking industry experience is a must
• Immediate joiner, candidate must be in UAE
• Do not share the CV without speaking to the candidate