Procurement Officer - Technology & Electronic Components

B. Position Summary

- Extensive knowledge in IT software and hardware market, including major suppliers, effective sourcing, negotiations, contracting strategies and an in-depth know-how on current and emerging trends in procurement

- A problem solver, able to apply strategic thinking, analytics and creativity towards prioritizing and solving complex business issues, factoring in ambiguity and unexpected change

- Highly motivated performer, with a demonstrated ability to influence and lead others while also working independently in a fast-paced work environment

C. Capabilities

Education: Bachelor's Degree (B.E) & MBA / Masters (SCM)

Experience: 10 years of professional work experience in technology & electronic components procurement (hardware & software), with deep expertise in purchase negotiations

Technical Skills: Working knowledge in Ariba / Concur / Oracle would be a plus.

Behavioral Skills: Networking skills to build and maintain business relationships with suppliers, effective communication both internally and externally across all management levels, Strong negotiation & Leadership skills.

D. Key Accountabilities

- To offer end to end procurement services for Chair Person's Office

- Manage the relationship with all existing and new third-party suppliers with responsibility for a contract, terms, pricing, relationship development and cross-functional product and accounting compliance

- Assess, develop and implement appropriate terms and negotiate contracts with suppliers.

- Monitor end to end procurement processes i.e. from Sourcing to Payment

- A complete know how of relevant legal risks and issues involved in procurement

- Good understanding of best practices adhered in procurement across GCC region

- To offer SME support to Sales & Pre-Sales team on software licenses & hardware costs during RFI / RFP / RFQ / Tender Submission

- Coordinate implementation of supplier components across IT products (software & hardware), Electronics, Engineering products across business units. Report status regularly to internal stakeholders

- Identify, implement and track cost savings projects in cooperation with company stakeholders and the finance team

- Review and validate monthly reports of third party suppliers