Assistant Procurement Manager - IT & Indirect Procurement at Ghobash Group

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Sourcing, Contracting, Cost Saving, IT Software Sourcing, IT Hardware Sourcing, Indirect Sourcing, Spend Consolidation, Master Data Governance, Stakeholder Management, Compliance, Supplier Onboarding, Risk Management, Negotiation, Value Drive, Standardization

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Company Description Actively engaged in multi-asset class investment activities across various geographies, carried out by a highly qualified and experienced in-house team of investment professionals using an ‘Asset Allocation Matrix’ to realize risk adjusted returns on invested capital over a long-term period. Investment activities include direct investments in startups, taking stakes in established businesses, acquisitions of business enterprises and setting-up new businesses through collaborative joint venture routes. Ghobash Trading & Investment is also active in private financial investments, including private equity and debt, venture capital, real estate and publicly listed financial investments. Job Description Support and execute group-wide IT and indirect procurement initiatives across multiple businesses. The role focuses on IT software & hardware sourcing, selective indirect categories, and master data discipline, while partnering closely with stakeholders across the group to drive value, compliance, and standardization—without formal authority. JOB RESPONISBILITIES: Manage end-to-end sourcing, contracting, and cost-saving initiatives across key indirect spend categories, including: o IT software (licenses, SaaS, renewals, support agreements) o IT hardware (end-user devices, infrastructure components, peripherals) o Indirect goods (office supplies, MRO, consumables, non-production items) o Indirect services (professional services, facilities support, logistics, marketing, HR services) Drive spend consolidation across multiple business units by aggregating requirements, standardizing specifications, and establishing Group-Wide Master Agreements to achieve economies of scale, improved commercial terms, and consistent service levels. Actively manage stakeholder resistance and business unit pushback by clearly articulating the financial, operational, and risk benefits of centralized sourcing and contracting versus localized buying, while balancing flexibility for business-critical needs. Work closely with procurement teams across business clusters to align sourcing strategies, support local execution of purchases, and ensure smooth adoption of group contracts; this role may require regular visits to business offices within the UAE (approximately 4–5 times per month). Ensure strict compliance with the Group Procurement Policy, including sourcing thresholds, approval workflows, contract governance, and supplier onboarding requirements, while proactively identifying and addressing deviations. Own and govern Central Procurement master data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of supplier records, contracts, pricing catalogues, and category classifications to support reporting, compliance, and decision-making. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or other related fields; Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS) preferred. 8–10 years of progressive procurement experience, with strong exposure at Assistant Manager role level. Demonstrated IT procurement experience, covering both hardware and software (licenses, SaaS, renewals, support agreements). Solid indirect sourcing experience within multi-business or diversified group environments. Proven experience operating within a centralized / group procurement model, supporting multiple business units. Strong ability to manage and influence stakeholders across diverse businesses, often without direct authority. Department: Procurement

Responsibilities

This role involves supporting and executing group-wide IT and indirect procurement initiatives, focusing on sourcing, contracting, and cost-saving across software, hardware, and selective indirect categories. Key duties include driving spend consolidation through standardization and managing stakeholder resistance to centralized sourcing efforts.