Senior IT Procurement & Category Lead

Dubai Holding

Dubai

On-site

AED 500,000 - 700,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Dubai Holding Group Services invites a Senior Manager – IT Procurement Category Management to lead IT category strategies and end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives. You will partner with senior technology stakeholders to craft sourcing solutions, negotiate with strategic IT suppliers, and drive procurement across software, cloud, infrastructure and related services.

The role requires 8–12+ years in procurement with strong IT exposure, leadership experience, and familiarity with SAP Ariba or

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, IT, Engineering or Finance).
8–12+ years in procurement/category management with strong IT exposure; 3–5+ years in leadership.
Strong IT procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, and complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of category strategies across key IT spend areas.
Manage end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives from requirements to supplier mobilisation.
Partner with senior technology stakeholders to provide commercial advice and sourcing solutions.
Lead complex negotiations with strategic IT suppliers to optimise costs and manage risk.
Drive procurement across IT categories including software, SaaS, cloud, infra, cybersecurity, and managed services.
Identify savings and value opportunities through spend, demand, and TCO analyses.
Manage strategic supplier relationships, governance, and risk; lead the IT procurement team.