MBFFJP00002189 - Procurement Technology Associate

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

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Procurement Technology Associate to manage sourcing and procurement of technology-related goods and services, perform RFx processes, and engage in commercial negotiations. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in procurement and strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. This position is located onsite in Dubai, UAE, and requires immediate availability, with a contract duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of technology procurement experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of banking operating systems and procurement applications.
• Teamwork, punctuality, innovation, and willingness to take responsibility.
• Proven track record of integrity and ethical values.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements for procurement technology.
• Source and procure IT hardware, software, and consulting services.
• Manage RFx processes in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Identify cost savings and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Excel

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 centers, chargeability etc.)
• Daily, weekly, monthly MIS to Head of Technology Procurement.
• Identify cost save transactions and 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