IFS - Technology Procurement Manager

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.  

Line of Service Overview

Internal Firm Services (IFS) is the trusted foundation of PwC, delivering innovative managed services and operational capabilities that enable our clients’ evolving needs. A career in IFS offers diverse opportunities across Human Capital, Finance, Technology, Clients & Markets, Marketing & Communications, Risk & Quality, Partner Development, Office Management, and Managed Services. We don’t just support the business—we shape it, driving strategies and initiatives that power growth and transformation across PwC Middle East. 

Business Unit Overview

Finance underpins PwC’s operational excellence by managing financial health, compliance, and governance. Our teams deliver robust financial reporting, internal controls, and advisory support to enable strategic decision-

How You’ll Contribute

As a Technology Procurment Manager , you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:   

Financial/ Procurement 

• ManageTechnology opportunities to ensure best value through the formulation and implementation of category and strategic sourcing strategies. 
•  Contribute and shape initiatives that supports the Procurement strategies  
• Prioritisation Process and Procurement Policy to achieve business objectives. 
•  Lead Category opportunity assessment and the formation of category and sourcing strategies. 
• Responsible for leading end-to-end procurement process for strategic tenders securing buy-in from.stakeholders to ensure the strategic goals and objectives in all stages of the procurement cycle are achieved. 
• Support across PwC Divisions to leverage the capabilities of third parties and ensuring effective and robust supply chain due diligence and governance. 
• Shape and deliver the Procurement Strategy and support the delivery of the firms Services and strategy. 
• Ensure compliance, continuous improvement and enable the delivery of a sustainable Procurement. 
•  Delivering Value for Money as part of Category Management and Strategic Sourcing processes. 

Customer/Stakeholder 

• Manage internal stakeholder relationships to cultivate effective working relationships and drive the reputation of the Procurement Dept.  
• Build collaborative relationships with a common goal of optimising functional procurement budgets.  
• Identify key function leads within each category of spend and lead the development of a sourcing plan based on future needs to identify strategic spend areas on a proactive basis. Support the Strategic sourcing team (where required) in achieving the same within defined categories of spend.  
• Manage external service provider relationships with key partners in the markets, particularly across the key categories of spend and in strategic, high impact areas/contracts.   

Internal Process 

• Support and adhere to the procurement policy, procedure and processes, leading training and information sessions with the team when required.  
• Provide information to procurement members/teams regarding best practices, industry trends and business opportunities, as well as, feedback on the overall performance of procurement processes and tools. 
• Support company-wide communication to all internal stakeholders on these processes and policies to improve awareness and understanding 
• Support the procurement risk management and mitigation approach for all projects, and execution for contracts and agreements. 
• Manage the risk, quality and independence process and promote fair trade within the firm. 

What You’ll Bring

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required 
• CIPS qualification or equivalent required  

Language 

• Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage  

Overall Experience 

• 7+ years of experience in a logistics management or procurement function, experience within the IT industry is an advantage, of which at least 2 year is in a people management role 

Specific Experience 

• Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier Big 4 firm preferred or experience in the Technology Category within a large multinational organisation  
• Prior people management experience is an advantage 
• Experience in the placement and management of  vendor agreements and relationships , managing and monitoring of SLAs 
• Experience in optimising procurement related spend and enforcingl compliancy  
• Experience within the Middle East market is an advantage 

Knowledge and Skills 

• Excellent knowledge of the IT or indirect procurement category , preferably in a large organisation 
• Strong knowledge of developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures 
• Knowledge of vendor management and managing SLAs  
• Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness in dealing with external vendors and third parties 
• Knowledge of applying cost improvement initiatives  
• Understanding of legal terms and conditions 
• Excellent customer service orientation 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  
• Excellent people management skills 
• Ethical Conduct 

How You’ll Make a Difference

At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.  

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC

At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.