Supplier & Cost Management Specialist - Technology

Etihad Aviation Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Influencing skills","Strategic thinking","Analytical capability","Results orientation"]

Drive end-to-end governance of technology spend across software, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, managed services, and professional services. Build spend forecasts, financial models, dashboards, and executive reporting to support budgeting and cost allocation. Create TCO/ROI business cases, lead commercial negotiations and contract renewals, and run supplier performance reviews. Deliver sustainable savings through cost optimization, savings tracking, and data-driven insights across Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders.

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Etihad Aviation Group
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Supplier & Cost Management Specialist - Technology

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end governance of technology spend across software, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, managed services, and professional services. Build spend forecasts, financial models, dashboards, and executive reporting to support budgeting and cost allocation. Create TCO/ROI business cases, lead commercial negotiations and contract renewals, and run supplier performance reviews. Deliver sustainable savings through cost optimization, savings tracking, and data-driven insights across Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

  • •Drive end-to-end visibility and governance of technology expenditure across software, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, managed services, and professional services portfolios.
  • •Develop technology spend forecasts, financial models, dashboards, and executive reporting to support budgeting and financial decision-making.
  • •Build business cases and commercial evaluations using TCO, ROI, NPV, IRR, and payback analysis for technology investments and transformation programs.
  • •Lead commercial negotiations, contract renewals, and supplier management activities to optimize commercial value and service performance.
  • •Establish supplier governance frameworks, run regular performance reviews, and execute technology cost optimization initiatives; track savings realization and sustainability.

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of experience in technology finance, IT commercial management, vendor management, strategic sourcing, or technology cost management.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • •Proven experience managing significant technology spend portfolios and delivering measurable cost optimization outcomes.
  • •Experience with technology procurement, software licensing, cloud and infrastructure cost management, supplier negotiations, and executive reporting.
  • •Strong commercial modelling and cost optimization expertise, including contract negotiation and vendor management; advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
Experience:5+ yearsEnterprise environments
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Stakeholder managementInfluencing skillsStrategic thinkingAnalytical capabilityResults orientation
Certifications:CIPSCFACPAMBA
Languages:English (UK)
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelPower QueryPivot TablesPower BI

Company Brief

Etihad Aviation Group
Etihad Aviation Group (Etihad Airways) is the national airline of the UAE, operating passenger and cargo services worldwide from Abu Dhabi and providing aviation-related services across hospitality, maintenance and cargo sectors.
Industry: Airlines
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2003
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