At PwC, our procurement team focuses on purchasing processes and managing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. The IT Procurement Senior Officer will play a crucial role in executing, managing, and optimizing purchase processes while ensuring the organization acquires quality goods and services at the best possible prices.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Follow the procurement strategy set by team leadership, focusing on high-opportunity spend areas and identifying potential savings.
- Assist the Procurement Category Lead in managing category spend and defining strategies to optimize contract terms, costs, and service quality.
- Review vendor performance and perform benchmarking across the region.
- Support the RFI/RFP processes, including the creation of scopes of work, evaluation, recommendations, and facilitation of approvals.
- Review contract terms and recommend amendments for the best interests of PwC, aiming for year-on-year reductions in spending.
- Build internal customer relationships and support the development of external supplier relationships within the procurement category.
- Provide ongoing contract management support and ensure internal customer satisfaction with procurement services.
- Support internal procurement projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient delivery of procurement processes and tools.
- Track key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
- Overall Experience: 3+ years in a procurement function, preferably within a large organization and experience in the Middle East is advantageous.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Corporate Procurement principles and implementation of cost improvements.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to maintain relationships across geographical locations.
- Excellent knowledge of the tender evaluation process and corporate procurement policies.
- Strong customer service orientation, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Travel Requirements: 0%
Work Visa Sponsorship: No
Government Clearance Required: Yes
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
