Senior IT Procurement Officer

ADIB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Officer in Abu Dhabi to manage end-to-end IT procurement and vendor relationships. You will act as a senior buyer for IT categories, ensuring compliant processes and delivery of value across engagements.

The role requires strong experience in IT procurement, SAP Ariba usage, and contract management, with a focus on driving efficiency and savings while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Must have IT procurement experience or IT by profession.
• Banking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT procurement lifecycle, coordinating RFQs/RFPs and vendor negotiation.
• Attend meetings with senior stakeholders and vendors.
• Prepare procurement plans with end users and manage contract drafting, review and execution.
• Maintain and monitor the Contract Database and ensure proper archiving of procurement files.
• Lead process improvements, driving savings and SME insights in IT procurement.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Education

CIPS qualified

Tools

SAP Ariba (RFP, Contract Workspace, Reverse Auction)

Job description

Job Title:

Senior IT Procurement Officer

Job Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Date Posted:

12 October 2026

Job Reference/ID:

4483

Job Description / Role:

The Senior IT Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle specifically for the Information Technology Department. The role acts as a Senior Buyer for the IT category, ensuring efficient procurement processes and effective vendor management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive RFQs/RFPs from IT requesters, solicit proposals from vendors, and manage vendor communication and negotiation.
• Attend meetings with senior stakeholders and vendors.
• Prepare procurement plans with end users.
• Create contracts for all engagements and negotiate terms and conditions with vendors.
• Manage PO creation and issuance to vendors for execution and delivery.
• Coordinate between IT and VMCP for vendor registration and vendor account updating.
• Initiate SPM for all engagements.
• Ensure the closing of all open POs.
• Support vendors for pending payments by coordinating with requesters and FCD.
• Ensure the best utilization of SAP Ariba (RFP, Contract Workspace, Reverse Auction).
• Maintain proper and intact vendor communication.
• Adhere to VMCP P&P and support the line manager in closing audit points.
• Work as an SME to provide suggestions to enhance processes and achieve savings.
• Accommodate all IT-related procurement requests in a timely manner to avoid delays.
• Act as an SME in all meetings and deals with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead contract drafting, review, and execution with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and monitor the Contract Database.
• Ensure proper archiving of procurement files.
• Provide assistance to all internal customers (other categories managed by VMCP) and perform other tasks as required (attend meetings, attend calls, prepare reports, etc.).
• Ensure that good controls are maintained in all department-related functions and ensure that the Department Head is aware of all issues raised within the department.

Experience Required:

• Must have IT procurement experience or IT by profession.
• Banking experience is preferred.

Education Qualifications:

• Preferred CIPS qualified or having active membership.

Skills Required:

• SAP Ariba (RFP, Contract Workspace, Reverse Auction)
• Contract drafting and negotiation

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a Sharia compliant financial institution offering retail, corporate, private and digital banking. Its products cover accounts, home and vehicle finance, cards, wealth management and business services for customers in the UAE and selected international markets.

Company Industry:

Banking

Department / Functional Area:

ADIB

Closing Date:

11 November 2026