Senior Officer Procurement and Contracts

About This Role

Senior Officer – Procurement & Contracts (IT Category)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Client's Location: Abu Dhabi Based

The Senior Officer – Procurement & Contracts (IT Category) is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and contract activities related to IT goods and services, ensuring value for money, compliance with policies, and timely delivery in line with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for IT-related categories, including hardware, software, licenses, cloud services, maintenance, and professional services.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and tenders in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct commercial evaluations, cost comparisons, and support technical evaluation processes.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, SLAs, and delivery schedules with vendors.

Contracts Management

• Draft, review, and manage IT procurement contracts in coordination with legal and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure contracts comply with organizational policies, risk requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor contract performance, renewals, amendments, and expiries.
• Handle contract variations, claims, and disputes related to IT vendors.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with IT suppliers and service providers.
• Monitor vendor performance and support corrective actions where required.
• Work closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and other departments to understand requirements and ensure smooth execution.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract documentation.
• Support audits by providing required procurement and contract records.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare procurement reports, savings analysis, and spend data for the IT category.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, standardization, and process improvements.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives for the IT category.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement and contracts, with strong exposure to IT category procurement .
• Solid understanding of IT products, services, and licensing models.
• Experience in tendering, negotiations, and contract management.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Knowledge of IT procurement and contracts
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and compliance-oriented
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP/procurement systems