Senior Officer Procurement and Contracts
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**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 M
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Senior Officer – Procurement & Contracts (IT Category)
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.
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
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- 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
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