Strategic IT Procurement Lead

Ziauddin University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziauddin University is seeking a seasoned IT procurement professional to manage vendor relationships and cost analyses for IT purchases across Clifton, North, KDLB, Link Road and Sukkur. You will prepare BOQs, process procurement docs, and coordinate with the stores department.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of IT procurement experience, strong communication skills, and hands-on knowledge of Oracle Financials and P2P processes to ensure timely delivery and savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or Supply Chain required.
• 3–5 years of IT procurement experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify, analyse and recommend alternatives.
• Experience with vendor management and invoicing.
• Understanding of IT organisation processes and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Oracle Financials and P2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Deal with vendors to analyze costs and compare IT procurement for all ZU locations and prepare BOQs.
• Process procurement documentation and coordinate with the store department for IT assets.
• Manage delivery of procured IT equipment to campuses and personnel.
• Participate in new projects, assess feasibility, and report to line manager.
• Work as a team and keep line manager updated on ongoing matters.
• Demonstrate can-do attitude towards new tasks from management.
• Collaborate with vendors for procurement, campus surveys, and support as needed.
• Maintain complete repair and maintenance data monthly/quarterly for IT.
• Negotiate agreements, pricing, and identify savings opportunities.
• Handle daily IT hardware/software requests and issue purchase orders with SCM support.
• Build relationships with technology vendors and adhere to sourcing policies.

Skills

Vendor management

IT procurement

Communication skills

Time management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Invoicing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle Financials

P2P process

Job description

Ziauddin University is seeking a seasoned IT procurement professional to manage vendor relationships and cost analyses for IT purchases across Clifton, North, KDLB, Link Road and Sukkur. You will prepare BOQs, process procurement docs, and coordinate with the stores department.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of IT procurement experience, strong communication skills, and hands-on knowledge of Oracle Financials and P2P processes to ensure timely delivery and savings.