The posting
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end IT procurement and sourcing activities, including RFP/RFQ processes, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier selection.
- Partner with IT, business, finance, and project stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage approvals, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Drive vendor management initiatives, including onboarding, performance reviews, relationship management, and risk assessments.
- Analyze procurement spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and deliver procurement insights and reporting to senior management.
- Negotiate commercial and contractual terms to achieve optimal value while meeting business, technical, and legal requirements.
- Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, governance, and policy compliance across the organization.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide effective procurement solutions.
Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor management, preferably within financial services, insurance, or related industries.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes and large-scale technology sourcing projects.
- Strong knowledge of IT procurement categories, including hardware, software, telecom, cloud, and professional services.
- Solid vendor negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Good understanding of procurement best practices, governance, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis, cost optimization, and procurement reporting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other procurement-related tools.
- Excellent communication, project management, and relationship-building skills.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline; CIPS or relevant procurement certifications are advantageous.



