Procurement Specialist – IT Category Consultant

About This Role

Company Description:

Procurement Buyer with knowledge of IT Software, Hardware, Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions. Responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for IT-related products and services, including hardware, software, licenses, maintenance, cloud & on-premises services and technology solutions. This role ensures timely acquisition, cost optimization, vendor performance management, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements while supporting internal IT and business stakeholders. 

Role Description

Procurement & Sourcing

• Source, evaluate, and procure IT hardware, software, and technology solutions based on business requirements.

• Conduct market research to identify qualified suppliers, new technologies, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, compare offers, negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service levels.

• Negotiate received commercial offers to align spend with market benchmarks and available budgets.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, budget limits, GRC requirements and regulatory requirements. 

Contract Management:

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, budget limits, GRC requirements and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain strong relationships with IT vendors, distributors, and service providers.

• Manage vendor performance, ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs, delivery timelines, and quality standards.

• Support contract drafting, review, renewal, and competitive renegotiation cycles. • Monitor vendor risk, warranties, support agreements, and license renewals.

Purchase Order & Process Management:

• Review and validate purchase requests for accuracy, specifications, Scope of work and budget availability. • Create, process, and track purchase orders (POs) in the Oracle system.

• Follow up on deliveries, lead times, logistics, and issue resolution with suppliers.

• Coordinate with Finance for invoice validation and payment processing.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with IT teams to understand technical requirements and ensure accurate procurement specifications.

• Support cross-functional teams with cost estimates, sourcing strategies, and procurement planning.

• Communicate status updates on procurement activities, risks, and timelines

Cost Optimization & Reporting:

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

• Maintain accurate procurement data, price lists, and supplier performance records.

• Prepare periodic procurement reports, spend analysis, and market insights 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, IT, or related field • 5-10 years of procurement experience, in IT hardware, software, infrastructure, and technology solutions.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in procurement, or related areas are preferred
• Ability to understand complex business requirements, and to use analytical thinking to identify possible solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (primarily English; Arabic is an advantage)
• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including IT, vendors, and Finance teams
• Prior consulting experience is a significant advantage
• Willingness to continuously update skills and knowledge in procurement and related fields

Technical Skills Strong understanding of IT Categories:

• Software licenses, cloud services, and maintenance contracts

• Network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls)
• IT peripherals and accessories
• Laptops, desktops, servers, storage systems
• Developers, testers, and outsourcing. Soft Skills
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and contract management.

Soft Skills:

• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and vendor management capabilities.

Objectives and Key Results

Objectives Optimize IT Procurement Efficiency and Cycle Time

Key Results

• Cost control insights and decision enablement.

• RFP/RFQ process continuous improvement.

• Qualified list of partners per sub-category to expedite sourcing.

• Continuous measurable enhancement to the process (efficiency, effective sourcing, and process time). Page 2 Internal Page 3 Internal

Deliver Cost Savings and Maximize Value

• Contribute effectively to the annual savings target for the assigned category.

• Lead successful negotiations on SAR cost savings, as well as optimized contractual provisions that optimize cash flow and commercial positions.

Enhance Stakeholder Collaboration and Internal Alignment

• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business units to enable cross-functional collaboration.

• Lead periodic meetings with stakeholders to provide status updates and resolve pending issues.

• Support all relevant stakeholders (requesters and control functions) to have requirements fulfilled as required from the Procurement Department.

Improve Data Accuracy and Reporting

• Develop and maintain dashboards for spend visibility and performance tracking.

• Maintain and manage the contracts repository for the assigned category.

• Support Vendors Management in maintaining and updating the vendors database.

Engagement Details:

• Work Location: Onsite
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Nationality: Any