Senior IT Procurement Officer | Abu Dhabi, UAE

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Officer to manage the procurement lifecycle for its IT department. This role involves vendor management, contract execution, and process improvement suggestions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and experience with SAP Ariba. Join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment where your contributions will help shape the future of technology procurement. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in a leading banking institution and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT procurement or a professional background in IT.
• Preferred CIPS qualification or active membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle for IT.
• Lead contract drafting, review, and execution.

Skills

IT procurement experience

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

SAP Ariba

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Senior IT Procurement Officer

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Role: Senior IT Procurement Officer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Role Purpose

Act as Senior Buyer for IT category.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Procurement & Vendor Management:
   • Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle related to the Information Technology Department.
   • Handle RFQs/RFPs, vendor communication, negotiations, and vendor registration.
   • Coordinate with stakeholders for procurement plans and support vendor payments.
   • Utilize SAP Ariba effectively for procurement activities.
   • Maintain proper vendor communication and adhere to VMCP policies.
   • Provide process improvement suggestions and act as SME in meetings.
2. Financial & Contract Management:
   • Lead contract drafting, review, and execution.
   • Maintain the Contract Database and ensure proper archiving.
3. Additional Tasks:
   • Assist internal customers and perform related tasks (meetings, reports, etc.).
   • Maintain controls and keep the Department Head informed of issues.
4. Skills & Experience:
   • IT procurement experience or IT professional background.
   • Preferred CIPS qualification or active membership.
   • Banking sector experience is advantageous.

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