Procurement Manager

Ghobash Group

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Ghobash Group in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and optimize IT and business procurement across hardware, software licenses, cloud services, networking, and professional services. You will drive sourcing, negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance to secure value and timely delivery.

You will collaborate with Sales, Presales, Solution Architects, PMO, Delivery, Finance, Legal, and OEM partners to align procurement with customer commitments and project timelines,

Qualifications

7 years procurement experience in IT technology or similar environment.
Experience managing strategic IT procurement with OEMs, distributors and large projects.
Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
Knowledge of UAE/GCC supplier markets.
Compliance with ISO-based policies and procedures.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with CNSs business and project requirements.
Manage sourcing and procurement of IT hardware, software licenses, cloud services, networking, cybersecurity, infrastructure and professional services.
Lead supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, contracts and supplier performance.
Coordinate procurement activities for customer projects from quotation through delivery.
Ensure materials, licenses and services are available within agreed timelines and manage risks.
Maintain procurement records, governance reporting and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

RFQ/RFP/RFI management

Vendor relationships

Excel & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance or related field

MBA or CIPS qualification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Procurement tools

Job description

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing CNSs procurement activities across IT products hardware software licenses cloud services professional services infrastructure networking cybersecurity and other business requirements.

The role will lead supplier sourcing commercial negotiations purchase orders contract management and supplier performance while ensuring competitive pricing quality availability compliance and timely delivery.

The position will work closely with Sales Presales Solution Architects PMO Delivery Finance Legal and OEM/technology partners to support project requirements and ensure procurement activities are aligned with customer commitments project timelines and CNSs commercial objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with CNSs business and project requirements.
Manage sourcing and procurement of IT hardware software licenses cloud services networking cybersecurity infrastructure and professional services.
Identify and evaluate new suppliers distributors OEMs principals and service providers.
Maintain a competitive and reliable supplier base across key technology categories.
Conduct RFQs/RFPs and commercial evaluations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
Develop alternative sourcing options to reduce supply and commercial risks.

2. Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization

Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and technology partners on pricing payment terms credit facilities warranties delivery and contractual terms.
Negotiate volume discounts project pricing rebates and other commercial benefits.
Analyze quotations and ensure the best overall commercial value for CNS.
Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or customer commitments.
Support Sales and Presales teams in developing commercially viable customer proposals.

3. Project & Solution Procurement

Work closely with Sales Presales and Solution Architects to understand customer requirements BoQs and project specifications.
Source products and services in line with approved BoQs specifications and project timelines.
Validate supplier quotations against technical requirements and commercial proposals.
Coordinate procurement activities for customer projects from quotation through delivery.
Ensure critical project materials licenses and services are available within agreed timelines.
Support urgent and complex customer requirements while maintaining procurement controls.

4. Supplier & Partner Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs distributors principals and strategic suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance covering pricing quality delivery responsiveness and service levels.
Conduct regular supplier reviews and address performance issues.
Manage supplier escalations and coordinate resolution of delivery quality and commercial issues.
Support the development of strategic partnerships with key technology vendors.

5. Purchase & Contract Management

Review and process purchase requisitions quotations purchase orders and supplier contracts.
Ensure procurement activities comply with approved policies authorization limits and commercial procedures.
Coordinate with Legal on supplier agreements contractual terms and risk areas.
Track purchase orders deliveries backorders warranties and outstanding commitments.
Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

6. Inventory & Delivery Coordination

Coordinate with Logistics Warehouse Finance and Project teams to ensure timely delivery of procured items.
Monitor stock availability and lead times for critical products.
Support inventory planning for commonly required IT products and project materials.
Identify potential supply-chain risks and proactively develop mitigation plans.

7. Governance Reporting & Compliance

Ensure transparency and compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Maintain procurement data supplier records and pricing information.
Prepare regular reports covering procurement spend savings supplier performance and outstanding orders.
Monitor market trends technology pricing and supply-chain developments.
Support internal and external audits by maintaining appropriate procurement documentation.

Qualifications :

Education