Procurement Manager
Core
Own technology sourcing for IT hardware, software, network, data centre, and technology services, managing the full cycle from requirements to contract renewal.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Technology)
Builds
Supplier base, contracts, and procurement processes for IT infrastructure and services
Domain
Financial services / Technology procurement
Required skills
Sourcing and negotiation, contract management, market intelligence, risk and compliance, budgeting and forecasting, team leadership, ERP proficiency, financial services domain knowledge
Preferred skills
MBA or CIPS/CPSM certification, experience in regulated technology-heavy environments, data centre/colocation procurement, software asset management, third-party risk management
Technologies
Workday, Coupa, SAP Ariba, Excel
Responsibilities
Run end-to-end sourcing for IT categories including RFI/RFQ/RFP and vendor evaluation; negotiate pricing, SLAs, and licensing models; manage contract renewals and vendor performance reviews; track market trends and supply conditions; handle tax aspects including GST and import duties; lead and develop a small team of procurement specialists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
