IT Procurement Specialist – Part Time

Franco Pinto

IT Procurement Specialist supporting the sales and project teams in sourcing and managing IT hardware procurement. Responsible for supplier management and pricing negotiations in UAE.

Posted 7/29/2026part-timeRemote • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT procurement, including sourcing hardware and software, negotiating terms, and managing supplier relationships. Proficient in using Odoo for procurement processes and maintaining accurate records while ensuring compliance with UAE market standards.

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IT Procurement ExperienceNegotiation SkillsSupplier Relationship ManagementOdoo ProficiencyKnowledge of IT Hardware

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Hard Skills

IT ProcurementProduct ComparisonSoftware LicensingQuotation ManagementCosting AnalysisSupplier Record MaintenanceFreight CalculationCustoms KnowledgeExcel SkillsTechnical Configuration Verification

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailFollow-Up SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

OdooERP Systems

Industry Keywords

UAE DistributorsIT HardwareNetworking SolutionsSoftware SubscriptionsManaged Service ProviderIT ResellerTechnology DistributorSupplier ActionsProcurement ChannelsStock Availability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive RFQs and procurement requests from the sales and technical teams.
Source IT hardware, software licences, subscriptions, services, and renewals.
Obtain and compare quotations from UAE distributors, vendors, and suppliers.
Confirm that proposed products meet the requested technical and commercial requirements.
Suggest suitable alternatives when requested products are unavailable or discontinued.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranty conditions, availability, and delivery schedules.
Manage deal registrations, project pricing requests, discounts, and quotation validity.
Prepare supplier comparison and project-costing sheets.
Support the sales team with accurate and timely purchasing information.
Prepare purchase orders and maintain procurement records in Odoo.
Track orders, deliveries, licences, warranties, and outstanding supplier actions.
Coordinate shipments and calculate freight, customs, VAT, and landed costs when required.
Maintain supplier records and purchasing price history.
Coordinate with finance regarding supplier invoices, payments, credit notes, and discrepancies.
Report stock shortages, price changes, delivery delays, and other procurement risks.
Build and maintain good relationships with UAE distributors and suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in IT procurement, preferably within the UAE.
Strong practical knowledge of IT hardware across computers, infrastructure, networking, security, surveillance, power, and communication solutions.
Ability to compare products, verify configurations and part numbers, and identify suitable alternatives.
Good knowledge of UAE IT distributors, suppliers, stock availability, and procurement channels.
Previous experience with an IT reseller, system integrator, technology distributor, or managed service provider.
Familiarity with brands such as HP, HPE, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco, Fortinet, Synology, APC, Hikvision, Axis, Grandstream, Microsoft, Kaspersky, ESET, Sophos, Veeam, or similar vendors.
Good understanding of software licensing, subscriptions, warranties, and renewals.
Strong negotiation, organization, communication, and follow-up skills.
High attention to detail when handling models, quantities, prices, currencies, and delivery terms.
Good Excel or spreadsheet skills.
Experience using Odoo or another ERP system is preferred.
Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
Must be based in the UAE.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees can work remotely