Procurement Specialist - IT

Due to the continued success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering, and Advisory Firm. We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore, South Africa, Egypt, Australia and Dubai, working throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory, and Commissioning, Handover, and Asset Management. We pride ourselves on being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated teams with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management, and acoustics.

Job Description

AESG are currently seeking a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to join our Dubai office. The successful candidate will have experience in global IT procurement or working with international vendors.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Collaborative personality

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess IT procurement needs in collaboration with IT and other departments
• Source and evaluate vendors for hardware, software, and IT services
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve cost-effective solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IT suppliers and service providers
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure all IT procurement activities comply with organisational policies and standards
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and vendor agreements
• Collaborate with Operations to manage IT procurement budgets effectively
• Track expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Stay updated on emerging IT technologies and market trends
• Recommend innovative solutions to improve IT operations and reduce costs
• Work closely with IT teams to align procurement with technological requirements
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on procurement policies and procedures

Essential Skills:

• Bachelors degree in IT, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Proven experience in IT procurement or supply chain management
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Knowledge of IT hardware, software, and licensing models
• Familiarity with procurement software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified IT Procurement Professional (CITPP)
• Experience in global IT procurement or working with international vendors

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the world's most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities as the company continues to grow, with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team