Emirates
Procurement & Logistics Specialist – IT Sourcing (UAE National Only)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 11/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
25/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Masters degree
Expiration date
11/04/2026
Job description
The Procurement & Logistics Specialist – IT Sourcing at Emirates focuses on sourcing and managing contracts related to IT software, hardware, system integration, managed services, and digital transformation initiatives. The role supervises a team of procurement professionals to ensure effective CRM/SRM practices, manages contract compliance, and leads cross-functional teams in negotiations to achieve the best commercial and operational outcomes.
Required skills
IT Sourcing & Procurement
Contract Management & Compliance
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in Procurement
Negotiation & Influencing Skills
Tendering & Bid Management
Cost Optimization & Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Feasibility Studies & Risk Mitigation
Procurement Performance Reporting
Key responsibilities
- Monitor supplier compliance with contracts and coordinate timely resolution of contractual issues
- Maintain and control access to contract library and documentation
- Support implementation of procurement strategies to achieve lowest total cost of ownership
- Supervise sourcing, pre-qualification, and evaluation of suppliers across multiple IT-related commodities and services
- Authorize supply orders and contracts up to AED 10,000 and prepare recommendations for higher-value contracts
- Develop tender documents and lead cross-functional teams to produce detailed specifications and obtain competitive quotations
- Lead complex negotiations to finalize commercial terms and operational requirements with suppliers
- Mitigate commercial risks associated with procurement activities
- Implement CRM/SRM programs to enhance supplier partnerships and customer satisfaction
- Generate and review performance reports to ensure efficient operation of the procurement section
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Engineering, or MBA
- 3+ years of procurement experience (non-aircraft preferred)
- Recommended international certifications: MCIPS, CIPS, CPP, CSMP, CPSM, IPSCMI (CIPP, CPPP, CISCP, CICCM, CIPN, CITLP, CISM, CMPO)
- Proven supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation experience
- Experience supervising major capital acquisitions and service contract tenders
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- UAE National only