IT Procurement Lead (Contract)

We Are Hiring: IT Procurement Lead | Automotive / Mobility Sector (UAE, Contract)

Drive IT sourcing strategy across a complex, multi-vendor environment.

Le Chene is partnering with a leading organisation in the automotive and mobility sector to appoint an experienced IT Procurement Lead to oversee sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimisation across IT products and services.

This role forms part of a broader transformation programme across digital platforms, systems, and operational capability.

Scope

• End-to-end IT procurement across hardware, software, cloud, and services
• Driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and TCO analysis
• Leading RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, and commercial negotiations
• Managing vendor performance, SLAs, and contract lifecycle (AMC/AMS)
• Supporting IT budgeting, forecasting, and procurement analytics
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, audit, and security standards
• Identifying vendor consolidation and process improvement opportunities
• Managing procurement KPIs, reporting, and performance dashboards

Profile

• 8+ years' experience in IT procurement
• Strong exposure to IT vendors, OEMs, and regional supplier landscape
• Proven experience managing complex procurement cycles and contracts
• Strong understanding of procurement frameworks (e.g. Kraljic Matrix)
• Commercially strong with a data-driven approach
• Confident working across IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders
• We are prioritising candidates who have operated in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Package

Contract role | UAE-based | Initial 6 months, potentially extendable