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 ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end sourcing contracting and cost-saving initiatives across key indirect spend categories including:IT software (licenses SaaS renewals support agreements)IT hardware (end-user devices infrastructure components peripherals)Indirect goods (office supplies MRO consumables non-production items)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.QualificationsBachelors 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 Managerrole 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 WorkNoEmployment TypeFull-time#J-18808-Ljbffr