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
doentation.
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 doenting 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 U 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, doentation 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
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