Technology Procurement Specialist

IT & Digital Categories

12k Location JAFZA

Our client, a well-established retail company based within the UAE  is looking for a Technology Procurement Specialist – This is a new role to keep up with the growing demand for services.

We are looking for a results-driven Technology Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities across IT and Digital categories — including software licenses, hardware, cloud subscriptions, SaaS platforms, managed services, and technology-led projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and process discipline to drive cost efficiency, vendor accountability, and governance compliance across the technology supply chain.  This role works closely with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal, and Business stakeholders to ensure procurement decisions align with organizational priorities, risk frameworks, and value-for-money objectives.

Responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Governance, Compliance & Risk
• Stakeholder & Cost Management

Applicants for this role should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Technology Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, IT Commercials, or Procurement Operations
• Proven experience sourcing and negotiating contracts for SaaS platforms, software licensing, IT infrastructure, managed services, cloud services, and professional/consulting services
• Hands-on exposure to procurement platforms such as Oracle, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar P2P/S2P systems
• Prior experience working in a shared services, enterprise, or regional procurement function is an added advantage

If you feel that your experience matches these criteria, please send your C.V. to Zena@inspireselection.com

Job Description

Our client is a prominent UAE-based organisation seeking an experienced Director, Security Affairs to lead and oversee its physical security and cybersecurity activities.

The role will have responsibility for security governance, risk management, incident response and the management of specialist service providers, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to protect facilities, personnel, assets and information systems.

This is a senior leadership appointment requiring significant experience across both physical and cyber security, ideally gained within a government, defence or critical infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities

Physical Security

• Develop and oversee security protocols covering facilities, personnel, visitors and organisational assets.
• Coordinate with Procurement to select security service providers, review and renew contracts, monitor performance and manage vendor transitions.
• Arrange site risk assessments and vulnerability reviews, addressing gaps in perimeter security, access control, surveillance and emergency response.
• Oversee access control arrangements, including badges, visitor registration and clearance procedures.
• Coordinate responses to physical security incidents with internal teams, service providers and relevant authorities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of CCTV, intrusion detection and alarm systems.
• Arrange security awareness training and contribute to evacuation and business continuity planning.
• Report security incidents, risks, corrective actions and performance to senior management.

Cybersecurity

• Maintain and review cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with Procurement and IT to appoint cybersecurity providers, manage contracts and assess provider performance.
• Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments, threat analysis and the resolution of identified vulnerabilities.
• Monitor the implementation of security controls including firewalls, endpoint protection, encryption and identity and access management.
• Oversee cyber incident detection and response, including containment, investigation, recovery and reporting.
• Provide cybersecurity input into the design and implementation of IT systems, networks, cloud services, databases and applications. JD_Director_Security Affairs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management or a related field.
• Master’s degree would be advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience, including leadership responsibility across security operations, governance or risk management.
• Proven experience overseeing both physical security and cybersecurity through internal teams and external providers.
• Experience within a government, defence or critical infrastructure environment is preferred.
• Strong experience in vendor management, incident response, stakeholder coordination and reporting to senior leadership.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a senior security professional capable of operating across both the physical and cyber domains. They will combine strong security governance and risk management experience with the ability to manage specialist providers, coordinate with internal functions and external authorities, and provide clear reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.

Thank you for your application. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Please note that by applying to this role, your profile will be searchable in our database. Our recruiters will contact you should another suitable role become available.

Are you a strategic finance leader with a solid background in property management? Ready to take on a senior leadership role in one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the world?

Our client, a prominent player in the UAE's real estate sector, is seeking an Associate Director of Finance to join their executive team. This is a high impact role offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy and lead a growing team within a fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance with local and international standards
• Support property acquisition, leasing, and investment decisions with financial analysis
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and regulatory bodies
• Develop financial strategies aligned with business growth and market trends

Requirements:

• Proven experience in finance leadership within the real estate or property management sector
• CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is essential
• Based in the UAE
• Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred (written and spoken)

On offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Leadership role in a forward-thinking organisation
• Exposure to large-scale property portfolios and investments

Institutional Data & Regulatory Compliance Analyst

AED 10,000 + medical + air tickets

We are seeking an analytical and detail oriented professional to manage institutional data, regulatory reporting and systems administration within a higher education environment. The role focuses on data quality, KPI reporting, regulatory compliance and system integration, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to UAE education authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory reporting, including HEDB/CHEDS submissions and the 24-KPI Outcome-Based Evaluation Framework (OBEF)
• Collect, validate and reconcile institutional data, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with reporting requirements
• Administer student information systems and related applications, including user access and data integrity
• Coordinate API integrations with regulatory authorities and internal IT teams
• Maintain reporting documentation, audit trails, KPI evidence and compliance records
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external system providers and UAE regulatory authorities
• Monitor regulatory updates, reporting deadlines and data quality improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience in data reporting, validation, reconciliation and systems administration
• Understanding of APIs, system integrations and complex data workflows
• Strong Excel skills and experience managing reporting cycles and deadlines
• Excellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to data quality
• An advantage- UAE higher education experience, familiarity with MoHESR, KHDA and CAA requirements, OBEF, HEDB/CHEDS reporting, and Educore or similar student information systems

HSE Officer

DIP Industrial Area

10k per month

Our client, an international player in the engineering field, is looking for an HSE Officer to join the team.

MUST haves for this role are:

• Experience with manufacturing or construction industry
• NEBOSH, IOSH or other HSE qualifications
• Lead Auditor for ISO 45001
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Systems
• First Aid, Safety and response certifications
• UAE Driving License
• Good communication skills in English

Technical Competencies

• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

• Audit & Compliance Management
• Emergency Response Planning
• Health & Safety Legislation Knowledge
• HSE Reporting & Documentation
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Systems

This role is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment across all company operations. The role ensures compliance with

applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation, company policies, and international standards. The Health & Safety Officer proactively identifies workplace risks,

conducts inspections and audits, leads safety training initiatives, investigates incidents, and supports the continuous improvement of the organization's safety culture.

University Graduates or 1-2 years experience only

UAEN– Salary 10-12k per month + NAFIS

Our client, an international player in the engineering field, is looking to hire UAE Nationals with 1-2 years of experience in the workplace. Will also consider Graduates who really want an opportunity to grow. Job experience or interest can be in procurement, logistics, warehousing, etc. Applicants for these roles Must be happy with the following criteria:

• 4 days a week in the office, working times 9-5
• Location is DIP, Dubai
• Fluency in English, good communication skills
• Enthusiasm and a passion to climb the ladder and grow within the company

This is an excellent company to work for, and they offer guidance to develop a career with a leader in the field.

We're partnering with a one of our key clients in Abu Dhabi to find an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major ERP implementation. It's a high-profile role, ideal for someone who has taken ERP programmes from initial concept right through to go-live and enjoys seeing them deliver results.

The role
You'll take ownership of the full ERP programme: shaping the vision, building the roadmap and guiding delivery through design, build, testing, data migration, cutover and post-go-live support. As the key link between the business and its technology partners, you'll keep the programme on track, within budget and focused on delivering real operational benefits.

Responsibilities

• Leading the programme from business case and requirements through to go-live and beyond
• Setting up governance, plans, budgets and risk management
• Bringing together stakeholders across operations, finance, supply chain, procurement and IT
• Managing vendors and systems integrators, holding them to agreed scope, quality and timescales
• Driving process change and supporting teams as they adopt new ways of working
• Keeping senior management and the programme board updated on progress and key decisions

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar
• 10 years+ experience in project/programme management
• PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or a similar qualification would be an advantage
• A strong track record of delivering ERP implementations end to end
• Manufacturing ERP experience is essential, ideally SAP (S/4HANA or ECC) or IFS
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes such as production planning, MRP, stock control and supply chain
• Excellent stakeholder skills, with the ability to engage confidently with operational teams and senior leadership alike
• Organised, commercially minded and composed under pressure

Inspire Selection is working with a well-established Abu Dhabi organisation to appoint a Senior IT Helpdesk Engineer as the technical anchor of its IT support function.

The role is hands-on. About two thirds of your time will go on running and improving day-to-day support. The other third will go on leading small IT projects that shape how IT is run. It suits an experienced second- or third-line engineer who wants to bring structure, clear processes and audit-ready discipline to a support function.

Responsibilities:

• Resolving escalated hardware, OS, network, printing, identity and application issues
• Owning the ticket queue end to end, from triage through SLA tracking to closure
• Managing joiner, mover and leaver processes, including privileged access requests via PAM
• Leading projects in IT asset management, meeting room and AV rollouts, and endpoint standardisation
• Supporting the organisation's ERP rollout, including go-live floorwalking and hypercare
• Building the knowledge base, coaching the helpdesk team and producing regular reporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT support, with at least 2 years at second/third line or senior level
• Strong Windows troubleshooting, and comfort with macOS and Linux
• Solid knowledge of ManageEngine, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP
• Experience with endpoint management, ticketing systems, IT asset management and meeting room/VC equipment
• Clear communication and a disciplined approach to documentation

It's a bonus if you also have exposure to air-gapped environments, PAM, ERP implementations, PowerShell or Python scripting, or ITIL. Certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft or vendor AV are also a plus.

The role includes an out-of-hours rota and occasional travel to subsidiary and remote offices.

We are recruiting a Careers & Alumni Relations Officer to join a well-established international organisation within the higher education sector.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting careers, alumni engagement, employer relationships, events and wider community initiatives. The position will be based in Riyadh and predominantly remote, so we are looking for someone who is highly self-motivated, organised and comfortable taking ownership of their workload without needing day-to-day supervision.