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While growing and managing a robust pool of supplier-partners for the benefit of our clients has always been a priority, we are constantly re-inventing ourselves.\nFounded in 1987 with more than 30 years of experience, CNS employs over 320 employees including more than 250 certified engineers. We offer in-depth expertise and a range of best-in-class products that support the digital transformation of all major industries. With offices in three countries, we have an extensive reach into, and regional knowledge of the Middle East markets.\nA shift into levering our many years of experience to develop pioneering software in-house will add yet another dimension to our highly innovative solutions-portfolio.\n The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing CNS’s procurement activities across IT products, hardware, software, licenses, cloud services, professional services, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity and other business requirements.\nThe role will lead supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, contract management and supplier performance while ensuring competitive pricing, quality, availability, compliance and timely delivery.\nThe position will work closely with Sales, Presales, Solution Architects, PMO, Delivery, Finance, Legal and OEM/technology partners to support project requirements and ensure procurement activities are aligned with customer commitments, project timelines and CNS’s commercial objectives.\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\n1. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing\nDevelop and implement procurement strategies aligned with CNS’s business and project requirements.\nManage sourcing and procurement of IT hardware, software, licenses, cloud services, networking, cybersecurity, infrastructure and professional services.\nIdentify and evaluate new suppliers, distributors, OEMs, principals and service providers.\nMaintain a competitive and reliable supplier base across key technology categories.\nConduct RFQs/RFPs and commercial evaluations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.\nDevelop alternative sourcing options to reduce supply and commercial risks.\n2. Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization\nLead commercial negotiations with suppliers and technology partners on pricing, payment terms, credit facilities, warranties, delivery and contractual terms.\nNegotiate volume discounts, project pricing, rebates and other commercial benefits.\nAnalyze quotations and ensure the best overall commercial value for CNS.\nIdentify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or customer commitments.\nSupport Sales and Presales teams in developing commercially viable customer proposals.\n3. Project & Solution Procurement\nWork closely with Sales, Presales and Solution Architects to understand customer requirements, BoQs and project specifications.\nSource products and services in line with approved BoQs, specifications and project timelines.\nValidate supplier quotations against technical requirements and commercial proposals.\nCoordinate procurement activities for customer projects from quotation through delivery.\nEnsure critical project materials, licenses and services are available within agreed timelines.\nSupport urgent and complex customer requirements while maintaining procurement controls.\n4. Supplier & Partner Management\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, distributors, principals and strategic suppliers.\nMonitor supplier performance covering pricing, quality, delivery, responsiveness and service levels.\nConduct regular supplier reviews and address performance issues.\nManage supplier escalations and coordinate resolution of delivery, quality and commercial issues.\nSupport the development of strategic partnerships with key technology vendors.\n5. Purchase & Contract Management\nReview and process purchase requisitions, quotations, purchase orders and supplier contracts.\nEnsure procurement activities comply with approved policies, authorization limits and commercial procedures.\nCoordinate with Legal on supplier agreements, contractual terms and risk areas.\nTrack purchase orders, deliveries, backorders, warranties and outstanding commitments.\nMaintain accurate procurement records and documentation.\n6. Inventory & Delivery Coordination\nCoordinate with Logistics, Warehouse, Finance and Project teams to ensure timely delivery of procured items.\nMonitor stock availability and lead times for critical products.\nSupport inventory planning for commonly required IT products and project materials.\nIdentify potential supply-chain risks and proactively develop mitigation plans.\n7. Governance, Reporting & Compliance\nEnsure transparency and compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle.\nMaintain procurement data, supplier records and pricing information.\nPrepare regular reports covering procurement spend, savings, supplier performance and outstanding orders.\nMonitor market trends, technology pricing and supply-chain developments.\nSupport internal and external audits by maintaining appropriate procurement documentation.\n\n Education\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance or related field.\nMaster’s degree / MBA or relevant professional procurement qualification such as CIPS is Preferred.\nExperience\n7+ years of procurement experience, preferably within IT, technology, systems integration or a similar environment.\n10+ years with experience managing strategic IT procurement, OEMs, distributors and large project requirements. is Preferred. \n Skills & Abilities\nStrong negotiation and commercial skills\nIT procurement and sourcing knowledge\nSupplier and contract management\nRFQ/RFP/RFI management\nStrong understanding of IT hardware, software and services\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management\nERP/procurement system experience\nStrong Excel and reporting skills\nExperience with technology OEMs/principals and distributors\nExperience in systems integration / IT services procurement\nKnowledge of cloud, cybersecurity, networking and infrastructure procurement\nExperience managing strategic supplier agreements and project-based procurement\nStrong understanding of UAE/GCC supplier markets\nCompliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6467,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Supply Chain","Information Security","Systems Integrators","Oil & Gas"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-21T08:31:55Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":43,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.578,"p_room":0.75,"age_days":32,"expected_fill_days":35,"reasons":["conf:1","stale_co","velocity","win:late"],"computed_at":"2026-10-24T06:02:35Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ghobash-group-procurement-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ghobash-group-procurement-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-25T01:19:27Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2028,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":690341},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=690341"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fghobash-group-procurement-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fghobash-group-procurement-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fghobash-group-procurement-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/ghobash-group-procurement-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fghobash-group-procurement-manager"}]}