Assistant Manager IT Procurement

Key Responsibilities Procurement Strategy Sourcing Initiate and complete the RFQ RFPs procurement lifecycle for all IT required goods service across the Dubai Holding Group portfolio Strong communication skills and internal external stakeholder relationship management is required Assist in developing and implementing IT procurement strategies that align with the fastpaced environment and highperformance metrics Identify evaluate and work with SRM team to onboard suppliers that can deliver costeffective highquality IT solutions Conduct thorough market research to stay updated on IT trends pricing and supplier capabilities ensuring Dubai Holding remains competitive Vendor Contract Management Manage vendor relationships with a strong focus on performance monitoring ensuring suppliers consistently meet contractual SLAs and KPIs Support contract drafting reviewing and negotiations to secure favourable terms for IT procurement minimizing risk while maximizing value Continuously assess vendor performance and escalate any noncompliance issues to ensure service continuity without disruptions Procurement Execution Cost Optimization Handle the endtoend procurement process for IT hardware software cloud services and professional IT services ensuring rapid turnaround to meet business needs Work closely with IT Data Security Data Protection and Legal to balance costefficiency with quality performance and compliance requirements Drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring zero compromise on service quality and business continuity Compliance Risk Management Ensure IT procurement activities strictly adhere to Dubai Holding s procurement policies regulatory requirements and internal governance structures Identify and mitigate risks related to IT procurement including contract risks vendor reliability and compliance breaches Maintain meticulous procurement documentation to facilitate audits performance tracking and continuous improvement Stakeholder Collaboration HighPressure Management Act as a key liaison between IT procurement and business units to rapidly address procurement needs in a dynamic SLAdriven environment Work proactively with stakeholders to anticipate demand and avoid procurement bottlenecks that could impact KPIs Provide insights and recommendations on IT procurement trends process enhancements and supplier innovations to improve operational efficiency Qualifications Experience Bachelor s degree in business Procurement IT Supply Chain or a related field 5 years of experience in IT procurement and or IT Department preferably in a corporate or highperformance SLA KPIdriven environment Strong knowledge of IT procurement categories including software licensing cloud services hardware and IT professional services Proven experience in contract negotiations and supplier performance management Familiarity with procurement systems e g Oracle Fusion or similar Familiarity with Office Suite programs e g Excel PowerPoint Skills Competencies Ability to perform under pressure in a KPIdriven environment with aggressive targets Strong negotiation analytical and decisionmaking skills Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior decisionmakers Deep understanding of IT category management and total cost of ownership TCO principles Knowledge of UAE procurement regulations and compliance standards is a plus You will be redirected to the company website to apply for this position