Procurement Manager (IT)
IT Procurement, is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for IT hardware, software, telecom, cloud services, SaaS, and technology-related services. This role ensures cost optimization, supplier performance management, contract compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business and digital transformation objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.Category Strategy & Planning
- Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for IT procurement aligned with organizational objectives.
- Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarking.
- Identify cost-saving, value-creation, and innovation opportunities within the IT category.
- Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization initiatives.
2. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and negotiations.
- Negotiate pricing, service levels, and commercial terms with IT vendors.
- Deliver savings strategy in line with the annual set target.
- Establish and manage preferred supplier programs.
- Develop strong relationships with strategic IT vendors and stakeholders.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs.
3. Contract Management & Compliance
- Draft, review, and negotiate IT contracts in collaboration with Legal and IT teams.
- Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
- Manage renewals, licensing agreements, software subscriptions, and support contracts.
- Mitigate risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and vendor dependency.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements.
- Provide procurement advisory support for digital transformation initiatives.
- Act as the primary procurement contact for IT-related projects.
5.Financial & Performance Management
- Manage IT procurement budgets and forecast category spend.
- Track savings performance and report on procurement KPIs.
- Support budgeting and planning cycles.
6. Risk & Governance
- Conduct supplier risk assessments and business continuity evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with information security and data protection standards.
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
Expected Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, CIPS level 4 desirable.
Expected Experience:
- 5 to 7 years experience in a similar or larger organisation.
Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- Proficiency in English is required
- Demonstrated ability to effectively support and engage with senior-level stakeholders.
- Strong capability to articulate and communicate the value proposition of Procurement.
- Experience operating within a matrix-driven environment, with the ability to contribute to and support cross-functional initiatives.
- Willingness and flexibility to provide operational support across GEMS MENASA business functions, as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong negotiation abilities and proven success in managing geographically dispersed stakeholder relationships.
