Assistant Procurement Manager IT & Indirect Procurement

Support and execute group-wide IT and indirect procurement initiatives across multiple businesses. The role focuses on IT software & hardware sourcing selective indirect categories and master data discipline while partnering closely with stakeholders across the group to drive value compliance and standardizationwithout formal authority.

JOB RESPONISBILITIES:

• Manage end-to-end sourcing contracting and cost-saving initiatives across key indirect spend categories including:
  o IT software (licenses SaaS renewals support agreements)
  o IT hardware (end-user devices infrastructure components peripherals)
  o Indirect goods (office supplies MRO consumables non-production items)
  o Indirect services (professional services facilities support logistics marketing HR services)
• Drive spend consolidation across multiple business units by aggregating requirements standardizing specifications and establishing Group-Wide Master Agreements to achieve economies of scale improved commercial terms and consistent service levels.
• Actively manage stakeholder resistance and business unit pushback by clearly articulating the financial operational and risk benefits of centralized sourcing and contracting versus localized buying while balancing flexibility for business-critical needs.
• Work closely with procurement teams across business clusters to align sourcing strategies support local execution of purchases and ensure smooth adoption of group contracts; this role may require regular visits to business offices within the UAE (approximately 45 times per month).
• Ensure strict compliance with the Group Procurement Policy including sourcing thresholds approval workflows contract governance and supplier onboarding requirements while proactively identifying and addressing deviations.
• Own and govern Central Procurement master data ensuring accuracy completeness and consistency of supplier records contracts pricing catalogues and category classifications to support reporting compliance and decision-making.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Procurement Engineering or other related fields; Masters degree or professional certifications (e.g. CIPS) preferred.
• 810 years of progressive procurement experience with strong exposure at Assistant Manager role level.
• Demonstrated IT procurement experience covering both hardware and software (licenses SaaS renewals support agreements).
• Solid indirect sourcing experience within multi-business or diversified group environments.
• Proven experience operating within a centralized / group procurement model supporting multiple business units.
• Strong ability to manage and influence stakeholders across diverse businesses often without direct authority.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time