The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing CNSs procurement activities across IT products hardware software licenses cloud services professional services infrastructure networking cybersecurity and other business requirements.
The role will lead supplier sourcing commercial negotiations purchase orders contract management and supplier performance while ensuring competitive pricing quality availability compliance and timely delivery.
The position will work closely with Sales Presales Solution Architects PMO Delivery Finance Legal and OEM/technology partners to support project requirements and ensure procurement activities are aligned with customer commitments project timelines and CNSs commercial objectives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with CNSs business and project requirements.
- Manage sourcing and procurement of IT hardware software licenses cloud services networking cybersecurity infrastructure and professional services.
- Identify and evaluate new suppliers distributors OEMs principals and service providers.
- Maintain a competitive and reliable supplier base across key technology categories.
- Conduct RFQs/RFPs and commercial evaluations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Develop alternative sourcing options to reduce supply and commercial risks.
2. Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and technology partners on pricing payment terms credit facilities warranties delivery and contractual terms.
- Negotiate volume discounts project pricing rebates and other commercial benefits.
- Analyze quotations and ensure the best overall commercial value for CNS.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or customer commitments.
- Support Sales and Presales teams in developing commercially viable customer proposals.
3. Project & Solution Procurement
- Work closely with Sales Presales and Solution Architects to understand customer requirements BoQs and project specifications.
- Source products and services in line with approved BoQs specifications and project timelines.
- Validate supplier quotations against technical requirements and commercial proposals.
- Coordinate procurement activities for customer projects from quotation through delivery.
- Ensure critical project materials licenses and services are available within agreed timelines.
- Support urgent and complex customer requirements while maintaining procurement controls.
4. Supplier & Partner Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs distributors principals and strategic suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance covering pricing quality delivery responsiveness and service levels.
- Conduct regular supplier reviews and address performance issues.
- Manage supplier escalations and coordinate resolution of delivery quality and commercial issues.
- Support the development of strategic partnerships with key technology vendors.
5. Purchase & Contract Management
- Review and process purchase requisitions quotations purchase orders and supplier contracts.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with approved policies authorization limits and commercial procedures.
- Coordinate with Legal on supplier agreements contractual terms and risk areas.
- Track purchase orders deliveries backorders warranties and outstanding commitments.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
6. Inventory & Delivery Coordination
- Coordinate with Logistics Warehouse Finance and Project teams to ensure timely delivery of procured items.
- Monitor stock availability and lead times for critical products.
- Support inventory planning for commonly required IT products and project materials.
- Identify potential supply-chain risks and proactively develop mitigation plans.
7. Governance Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure transparency and compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Maintain procurement data supplier records and pricing information.
- Prepare regular reports covering procurement spend savings supplier performance and outstanding orders.
- Monitor market trends technology pricing and supply-chain developments.
- Support internal and external audits by maintaining appropriate procurement documentation.
Qualifications :
Education
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Business Administration Finance or related field.
- Masters degree / MBA or relevant professional procurement qualification such as CIPS is Preferred.
Experience
- 7 years of procurement experience preferably within IT technology systems integration or a similar environment.
- 10 years with experience managing strategic IT procurement OEMs distributors and large project requirements. is Preferred.
Additional Information :
Skills & Abilities
Strong negotiation and commercial skills
IT procurement and sourcing knowledge
Supplier and contract management
RFQ/RFP/RFI management
Strong understanding of IT hardware software and services
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
ERP/procurement system experience
Strong Excel and reporting skills
Experience with technology OEMs/principals and distributors
Experience in systems integration / IT services procurement
Knowledge of cloud cybersecurity networking and infrastructure procurement
Experience managing strategic supplier agreements and project-based procurement
Strong understanding of UAE/GCC supplier markets
Compliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Department / Functional Area: Procurement
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1