IT Procurement Specialist (Ivalua)

We are seeking an IT Procurement Specialist with strong experience in Ivalua to join one of the leading banks in Abu Dhabi. This is an urgent requirement, and candidates who are available to join immediately or at short notice are highly preferred.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions:

• On-site
• Full-time
• Immediate joiners preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage general procurement activities for goods and services in line with the Centralized Procurement strategy.
• Collaborate with business teams and stakeholders to understand procurement requirements.
• Execute procurement activities according to the annual procurement plan, approved guidelines, and timelines.
• Support procurement planning for goods, materials, and services required by internal functions and projects.
• Develop item-specific forecasts to support repeat ordering and effective inventory management.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Assist in vendor selection based on quality, cost, and business requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFPs, managing the RFP process and ensuring compliance with timelines.
• Support vendor onboarding and registration while ensuring compliance with AML and internal requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Analyze procurement data and identify discrepancies or risks.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional procurement certifications/memberships are an advantage.

Experience & Skills:

• 2–5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Strong experience in IT Procurement / General Procurement.
• Hands-on experience with Ivalua is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, vendor onboarding, contracts, and compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.

Important:
This is an urgent requirement. Candidates who can join immediately or within a short notice period are highly preferred. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.