Procurement Engineer

About the role

Key responsibilities

• Translate business and security requirements into clear technical specifications, statements of work and requests for proposal.
• Research, identify and pre-qualify technology vendors, products, partners and service providers.
• Evaluate proposals against technical fit, cybersecurity controls, architecture, integration, performance, licensing and total cost of ownership.
• Coordinate demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, technical workshops and vendor clarifications.
• Prepare technical evaluation matrices, recommendations, comparison reports and procurement documentation.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, application, finance, legal and business stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Support commercial negotiations by identifying technical risks, dependencies, assumptions and opportunities for value optimization.
• Review contracts, service-level agreements, licensing terms, support models and renewal requirements from a technical perspective.
• Maintain vendor records, technology inventories, renewal calendars, risk registers and procurement dashboards.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement, governance and audit readiness.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business technology or a related discipline.
• Must have 3+ years of experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing, solutions engineering, pre-sales engineering or a related role.
• Practical understanding of cybersecurity, cloud services, networking, endpoints, software licensing, managed services and IT infrastructure.
• Experience developing technical requirements, evaluating bids and documenting recommendations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Sheets; experience with procurement or ERP platforms is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and commercial topics to varied stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional certifications in procurement, supply chain, IT service management, cloud or cybersecurity.
• Experience with public-sector, regulated industry or enterprise procurement.
• Knowledge of UAE/GCC technology markets and vendor ecosystems.
• Experience with TCO analysis, contract lifecycle management, vendor risk assessment or e-sourcing platforms.

Skills and competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercial awareness balanced with a security-first mindset.
• Structured planning, documentation and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and vendor relationships.
• Integrity, confidentiality, accountability and a collaborative attitude.

What CSL offers

• Competitive salary and target-based incentives.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful cybersecurity and technology initiatives.
• Exposure to diverse technologies, clients, vendors and emerging digital solutions.
• A collaborative, learning-focused professional environment.
• Scope to grow across technology sourcing, cybersecurity, solutions consulting and vendor management.

Pay

• Pay: From AED 2,000.00 per month.

Work location

• Work Location: In person.

Important notes

• Only apply if you are a near perfect fit for the vacancy requirements.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.