MBFFJP00002189 - Procurement Technology Associate

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

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an External Consultant – Procurement Technology Associate in Dubai. The role focuses on managing technology procurement, sourcing IT hardware and software, and negotiating vendor contracts. Candidates should have a graduate degree and at least 4 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the banking industry. This 6-month contract requires onsite work and an immediate start. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate with minimum 3 years of experience in technology procurement.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and Power Point.
• Basic knowledge of banking operating systems and procurement applications.
• Proven integrity and ethical values.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and manage technology procurement.
• Source and negotiate for IT goods and services.
• Manage RFx processes and vendor relations.
• Issue Purchase Orders and track contract renewals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Innovation

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Oracle

Procurement applications

MIS reporting tools

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 centers, 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 withe. Excel, Word, MIS reporting, and Power Point with good presentation & communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Banks 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 organizations and banking industry exp is a must
• Immediate joiner, candidate must be in UAE
• Do not share the cv without speaking to the candidate