IT Procurement Engineer

About the role

CSL is seeking an IT Procurement Engineer to manage the technical and commercial evaluation of IT,
cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure and software solutions. This role connects customers’ business needs
and requirements, vendors and procurement processes to ensure that CSL and its clients receive fit-for-
purpose, secure, scalable and cost-effective technology.

Key responsibilities

• Translate business and security requirements into clear technical specifications, statements of work
  and requests for proposal.
• Research, identify and pre-qualify technology vendors, products, partners and service providers.
• Evaluate proposals against technical fit, cybersecurity controls, architecture, integration, performance, licensing and total cost of ownership.
• Coordinate demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, technical workshops and vendor clarifications.
• Prepare technical evaluation matrices, recommendations, comparison reports and procurement
  documentation.
• Partners with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, application, finance, legal and business stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Support commercial negotiations by identifying technical risks, dependencies, assumptions and
  opportunities for value optimization.
• Review contracts, service-level agreements, licensing terms, support models and renewal requirements from a technical perspective.
• Maintain vendor records, technology inventories, renewal calendars, risk registers and procurement
  dashboards.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement, governance and audit readiness.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business technology or a
  related discipline.
• Must have 3+ years of experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing, solutions engineering, pre-
  sales engineering or a related role.
• Practical understanding of cybersecurity, cloud services, networking, endpoints, software licensing,
  managed services and IT infrastructure.
• Experience developing technical requirements, evaluating bids and documenting recommendations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google sheets; experience with procurement or ERP platforms is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and commercial
  topics to varied stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional certifications in procurement, supply chain, IT service management, cloud or cybersecurity.
• Experience with public-sector, regulated industry or enterprise procurement.
• Knowledge of UAE/GCC technology markets and vendor ecosystems.
• Experience with TCO analysis, contract lifecycle management, vendor risk assessment or e-sourcing
  platforms.

Skills and competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercial awareness balanced with a security-first mindset.
• Structured planning, documentation and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and vendor relationships.
• Integrity, confidentiality, accountability and a collaborative attitude

What CSL offers

• Competitive salary and target-based incentives.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful cybersecurity and technology initiatives.
• Exposure to diverse technologies, clients, vendors and emerging digital solutions.
• A collaborative, learning-focused professional environment.
• Scope to grow across technology sourcing, cybersecurity, solutions consulting and vendor management.

Important Notes

• Only apply if you are near perfect fit for the vacancy requirements.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please do not spam.