Procurement Research, Innovation & IT Supervisor

Translate the IT & Research category strategy into prioritised sourcing plans, demand forecasts and activity pipelines aligned with approved budgets, project timelines and stakeholder requirements.

Maintain category intelligence on demand, supply markets, technology trends, vendor capability, risk and total cost of ownership; identify opportunities to standardise specifications, aggregate demand and improve value.

Supervise end-to-end sourcing activities undertaken by Category Buyers, including PR review, sourcing route selection, pre-qualification, RFx development, bidder management, commercial evaluation, negotiation, award recommendation and purchase order or contract handover.

Review sourcing packs for completeness, commercial robustness, procedural compliance and appropriate approvals before submission to the relevant governance forum.

Allocate work, set priorities and coach Category Buyers to ensure responsive service, consistent quality, accurate records and adherence to agreed SLAs.

Review workload, cycle time, sourcing pipeline and exceptions; resolve operational issues and escalate capacity, commercial or control risks to the Director.

Act as the operational procurement partner to IT, research, academic and technical stakeholders, clarifying requirements, timelines, specifications and evaluation approaches.

Coordinate with Vendor Management and Contract Management on supplier eligibility, performance information, contractual risks and post-award handover.

Maintain accurate sourcing, pipeline, savings and compliance data in Oracle and approved trackers; provide timely category performance updates to the Director.

Identify and implement practical improvements to sourcing tools, templates, work practices and stakeholder engagement.

Policies, Processes and Procedures

Delegation of Authority

Company specific policies and procedures as required

Qualifications & Requirements Academic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent is required

Further specialised education in the field would be considered advantageous

CIPS / CSCP certification is a plus Professional Experience 5-8 years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement

Demonstrated experience procuring IT, technology, research & laboratory equipment & consumables, software, or related categories

Experience supervising, coaching or providing quality oversight to procurement staff is advantageous

Prior experience in a University, Government, or large institutional procurement environment is advantageous Technical Competencies / Skills and Languages Fluent in both English & Arabic

Attention to Detail and Accuracy

ERP or database system knowledge and experience - preferably Oracle Fusion

Time management and organisation skills