Strategic IT Procurement Lead – Banking & Digital

STAR SERVICES LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Reem Bank is seeking a seasoned procurement and strategic sourcing leader to drive end-to-end IT technology and indirect category sourcing in a fast-moving banking environment.

You will develop sourcing strategies, lead complex negotiations, manage vendor risk, and align procurement with the bank's digital transformation and regulatory requirements. This role requires 10+ years in banking procurement with GCC exposure and a Master's degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive procurement and strategic sourcing experience, with significant experience in banking or financial services.
• Proven banking procurement experience, preferably within a UAE or GCC banking environment.
• Diversified procurement across IT/Technology and indirect categories.
• Strong understanding of the banking, financial services ecosystem, technology landscape and market trends.
• CIPS, CPSM or equivalent professional procurement certification preferred.
• Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing across IT technology professional services and other indirect categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, RFPs, RFQs, vendor evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Manage procurement for software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, telecommunications and other IT services.
• Drive cost optimization, benchmarking, savings and total-cost-of-ownership initiatives.
• Lead commercial negotiations and ensure contractual and commercial protections.
• Support vendor due diligence and third-party risk management.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market and industry developments and identify emerging technologies and procurement opportunities.

Skills

Procurement & Sourcing

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Procurement Governance

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Reem Bank is seeking a seasoned procurement and strategic sourcing leader to drive end-to-end IT technology and indirect category sourcing in a fast-moving banking environment.

You will develop sourcing strategies, lead complex negotiations, manage vendor risk, and align procurement with the bank's digital transformation and regulatory requirements. This role requires 10+ years in banking procurement with GCC exposure and a Master's degree.