MBFFJP- Procurement Technology Associate

Job Description

External Consultant - Procurement Technology Associate

Location:

UAE

• Understand business requirement; ensure CPD function performs to its expected level in terms of quality, quantity, vendor / supplier relation, end user satisfaction and bottom‑line contribution within agreed time frames.
• Sourcing, negotiating and managing technology related goods and services
• Source and procure IT hardware, software, cloud services and technology consulting including fintech platforms.
• Manage RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) in collaboration with IT, Architecture and Security teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, licensing models, SLAs
• Partnering with IT cybersecurity, architecture, legal, finance and risk teams
• Act as the commercial interface between technology stakeholders and vendors.
• Identify the areas of cost save, demand management & process improvement.
• Identify suitable potential vendors in areas related to Technology (not limited).
• Explore new and innovative ideas for automation, modernizing and simplifying the process, cost effective and value added.

• Basic knowledge & input for Procurement Policy (PP), SOP revision, and visibility of PP, compliance to PP internally and externally in the bank.
• Proactiveness in spend management, technology stakeholder engagement and strategy.
• Timely sourcing and renewal of contracts in coordination & intimation to right department.
• Timely issuance of Purchase Orders to the vendors.
• Timely floating of RFP/RFI, issuance of LPO's accuracy (i.e. ADM category, cost centres, chargeability etc.)
• Daily, weekly, monthly MIS to Head of Technology Procurement.
• Identify cost save transactions and recommend.
• Recommend suitable potential suppliers with regard to internal demand requirements.

• Graduate within minimum 3 years of technology procurement experience.
• Strong analytical skill with Excel, Word, MIS reporting, and PowerPoint with good presentation & communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of bank operating system specifically Oracle, procurement related applications viz. Sourcing, Tendering, eAuction Contract Management System.
• Teamwork, punctuality, innovation, willingness to take more responsibility.
• Professional, with a proven track record of integrity and ethical values without any doubt.

• Location: Candidate will work from Dubai onsite‑DOZ
• Billing: UAE billing
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Experience: 4 years min in procurement; please share CVs from well‑known organisations and banking industry experience is a must
• Immediate joiner, candidate must be in UAE
• Do not share the CV without speaking to the candidate