Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT/Technology Procurement, ideally gained within a large or complex organisation, with at least 9 years of relevant experience. This includes broad category exposure across software, IT services, applications, and resource augmentation, a proven track record in developing and executing sourcing strategies, and experience leading high-value, complex supplier negotiations. Excellent stakeholder management skills, strong commercial judgment, and previous people leadership experience are also essential.
Description
IT Procurement Lead – Major Organisation – Abu Dhabi, UAEPackage: Highly competitive tax-free salary + housing allowance + annual flights + schooling support + performance bonusThe OpportunityA major organisation in Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint an experienced IT Procurement Lead to take ownership of a broad and strategically important technology portfolio within its wider procurement function.This is a senior role for an IT procurement generalist with experience working across a range of technology categories, including software, IT services, application-related spend, resource augmentation and wider technology solutions.You will act as a commercial partner to senior technology stakeholders, helping shape sourcing strategy, challenge supplier propositions, lead complex negotiations and ensure technology investment delivers strong commercial and operational outcomes.The role offers broad exposure across the IT landscape rather than focusing on one individual category, making it particularly well suited to someone who has developed a rounded technology procurement background within a large or complex organisation.Key Responsibilities:Lead procurement strategy across a broad portfolio of IT and technology spendManage sourcing activity across areas including software, IT services, applications and resource augmentationLead complex commercial negotiations with strategic technology suppliersPartner with senior technology stakeholders to understand future requirements and develop appropriate commercial strategiesChallenge pricing, contractual structures and supplier commercial models to drive stronger valueManage key supplier relationships, driving performance, innovation and continuous improvementAnalyse market trends, supplier economics and cost drivers to identify commercial opportunitiesSupport major technology programmes and investment decisions from a procurement and commercial perspectiveIdentify and manage commercial, contractual and supplier-related risksWork closely with Legal, Finance and other internal functions throughout the sourcing and contracting lifecycleProvide clear commercial insight and recommendations to senior leadershipLead and develop members of the procurement teamExperience Required: Strong background in IT / Technology Procurement, ideally gained within a large or complex organisationBroad category exposure across areas such as software, IT services, applications and resource augmentationStrong track record developing and executing sourcing and category strategiesDemonstrable experience leading high-value and complex supplier negotiationsGood understanding of technology supplier markets, pricing structures and commercial modelsExcellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior technology leadersStrong commercial judgement with the confidence to challenge both internal stakeholders and suppliersExperience managing strategic supplier relationships and driving measurable valuePrevious people leadership or team management experienceTypically 9+ years relevant procurement or category management experienceDegree or equivalent professional experience preferredWhy ApplyBroad IT procurement leadership opportunity with significant category scopeExposure across multiple areas of technology rather than one specialist categorySignificant opportunity to influence procurement and commercial strategyWork with major technology suppliers and senior internal stakeholdersJoin an established procurement function continuing to invest in its capabilityHighly competitive tax-free package, including housing, flights, schooling support and bonusFor further information or to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact [HIDDEN TEXT]