Strategic IT Procurement Lead

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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

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,