Job Title
IT Procurement Specialist (System Integration & Distribution)
Location
UAE (Abu Dhabi)
Experience
5 Years (Required)
1. JOB SUMMARY
Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking a high-energy, self-motivated IT Procurement Specialist to manage the end-to-end acquisition
of technology solutions for complex projects. This role requires a professional with a deep background in the
UAE System Integration (SI) or Distribution landscape. You will be responsible for sourcing high-value
hardware, software, and cloud services while acting as a vital link between Sales, Presales, and global vendors.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strategic Sourcing: Manage the full RFI/RFQ/RFP cycle for IT infrastructure projects, including servers,
storage, networking, and security solutions.
• BOQ Validation: Collaborate with Presales teams to validate technical Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and
ensure commercial alignment with project requirements.
• Vendor Management: Maintain and build strong relationships with major IT distributors (e.g., Ingram
Micro, Redington) and OEMs (e.g., Cisco, Dell, Microsoft).
• Contract Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable pricing, credit terms, and
service level agreements (SLAs).
• Renewals & Licensing: Manage software subscriptions, enterprise license agreements (ELAs), and
annual maintenance contracts (AMC).
• Supply Chain Coordination: Track orders from PO issuance to final site delivery, coordinating with
logistics for customs clearance and warehouse intake.
• Cost Management: Drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering to optimize project margins.
3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of IT procurement experience in the UAE.
• Industry Background: Proven experience working within an IT System Integrator or Value-Added
Distributor (VAD) is mandatory.
• Certification: CIPS Level 4 (Diploma) or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced
MS Excel.
4. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Hardworking Achiever: Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive project deadlines and KPIs.
• Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of IT product lifecycles, cloud models (SaaS/PaaS), and
infrastructure components.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English (Arabic is a plus) for professional vendor and
stakeholder management.
Job Title
IT Procurement Specialist (System Integration & Distribution)
Location
UAE (Abu Dhabi)
Experience
5 Years (Required)
1. JOB SUMMARY
Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking a high-energy, self-motivated IT Procurement Specialist to manage the end-to-end acquisition
of technology solutions for complex projects. This role requires a professional with a deep background in the
UAE System Integration (SI) or Distribution landscape. You will be responsible for sourcing high-value
hardware, software, and cloud services while acting as a vital link between Sales, Presales, and global vendors.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strategic Sourcing: Manage the full RFI/RFQ/RFP cycle for IT infrastructure projects, including servers,
storage, networking, and security solutions.
• BOQ Validation: Collaborate with Presales teams to validate technical Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and
ensure commercial alignment with project requirements.
• Vendor Management: Maintain and build strong relationships with major IT distributors (e.g., Ingram
Micro, Redington) and OEMs (e.g., Cisco, Dell, Microsoft).
• Contract Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable pricing, credit terms, and
service level agreements (SLAs).
• Renewals & Licensing: Manage software subscriptions, enterprise license agreements (ELAs), and
annual maintenance contracts (AMC).
• Supply Chain Coordination: Track orders from PO issuance to final site delivery, coordinating with
logistics for customs clearance and warehouse intake.
• Cost Management: Drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering to optimize project margins.
3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of IT procurement experience in the UAE.
• Industry Background: Proven experience working within an IT System Integrator or Value-Added
Distributor (VAD) is mandatory.
• Certification: CIPS Level 4 (Diploma) or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced
MS Excel.
4. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Hardworking Achiever: Demonstrated ability to meet aggressive project deadlines and KPIs.
• Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of IT product lifecycles, cloud models (SaaS/PaaS), and
infrastructure components.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English (Arabic is a plus) for professional vendor and
stakeholder management.