Information Technology Procurement Manager - Immediate Hire

Salt; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a 6-month contract in Saudi Arabia to lead IT procurement initiatives for a bank. The role covers vendor identification, contract negotiation, relationship management and risk oversight, driving cost efficiency and service quality.

The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams to tailor vendor strategies, ensure compliance with SLAs, and optimize procurement processes in a banking environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT procurement, ideally within the financial sector.
• Ability to identify and select vendors to meet bank needs.
• Proven track record in negotiating contracts and SLAs.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Identification and Selection: evaluate vendors to align with bank needs and quality standards.
• Contract Negotiation: secure agreements reflecting strategic priorities and legal standards.
• Relationship Management: build and nurture vendor relationships to meet SLAs.
• Risk Oversight: monitor compliance, data security, and vendor financial stability.
• Continuous Optimization: streamline vendor processes and reduce costs while improving service quality.
• Collaboration: work with internal departments to understand vendor needs and provide strategic support.

Skills

Vendor identification

Vendor selection

Contract negotiation

Relationship management

Risk oversight

IT procurement

Job description

My client is a leading organization in the Kingdom. They are looking for an outstanding Procurement Manager to join the team for a 6 month contract. This role requires someone with IT Procurement experience.

• Vendor Identification and Selection: Evaluate potential vendors to align with the bank's needs, priorities, and quality standards.
• Contract Negotiation: Secure agreements that reflect the bank's strategic priorities while adhering to legal and industry standards.
• Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong, collaborative connections, ensuring vendors consistently meet or exceed agreed service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Risk Oversight: Mitigate risks by monitoring compliance, data security, and vendors' financial stability to safeguard bank operations.
• Continuous Optimization: Streamline vendor management processes and reduce costs while enhancing service quality and agility.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments to understand specific vendor needs, offering tailored and strategic support during the selection and evaluation process.