IT Procurement - Senior Buyer

I am looking for an experienced IT Procurement professional to join a leading group services function in Dubai. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities across IT and Security, including hardware, software licensing, cloud solutions and professional IT services.Working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, you will play a key role in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations and cost optimisation, ensuring procurement activities meet business requirements while maintaining high standards of service delivery, governance and compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the end-to-end RFQ/RFP process for IT and Security goods and services across a diverse group portfolio.Source, evaluate and onboard suppliers in collaboration with internal procurement teams.Negotiate commercial terms and support contract development to achieve value for money while minimising risk.Manage supplier relationships, monitoring performance against agreed SLAs, KPIs and contractual obligations.Oversee procurement across IT hardware, software licensing, cloud services and professional IT services.Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify competitive pricing, supplier capabilities and cost-saving opportunities.Partner with IT, Security, Data Protection, Data Security, Legal and business stakeholders to ensure procurement decisions meet operational, technical and compliance requirements.Ensure adherence to procurement policies, internal governance and relevant regulatory requirements.Maintain accurate procurement documentation to support audits, reporting and performance tracking.Proactively identify procurement risks, resolve bottlenecks and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, IT or a related discipline.Minimum 5 years of experience in IT procurement, ideally within a large corporate or fast-paced, KPI-driven environment.Strong knowledge of IT procurement categories, including software licensing, cloud services, IT hardware and professional IT services.Proven experience in supplier management, commercial negotiations and contract management.Experience managing end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes and monitoring supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs.Familiarity with procurement systems such as Oracle Fusion or similar platforms.Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation skills, with an understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO).Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and deliver against demanding performance targets.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Knowledge of UAE procurement regulations and compliance requirements would be advantageous.Availability: Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.