IT Procurement SME

What you will be responsible for: As Sourcing Manager / Category SME – Software, Cyber and Cloud you will

• Perform direct negotiations and manage large and complex agreements.
• You will be expected to manage a large negotiation including scoping and legal drafting

• Delivery of saving opportunities through contract renegotiation
• Support our transactional team (based in China and India) in support of contract renewals with an annual value of $1m or above
• Draft and negotiation Master License and Cloud agreements with support from Legal
• Negotiate IT security schedules with support from IT Security and Legal SMEs
• Coordinate, prepare and manage RFx/competitive bids to optimize cost and service
• All duties must be performed in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines

What we value

A number of years (10+) strategic sourcing experience in IT related spend is a must with referenceable knowledge in cloud software

A strong understanding of all facets of global IT vendors

Proven track record of delivering P&L saving projects

Should have strong commercial skills and be able to deliver cost effective outcomes

Top level negotiation skills with ability to influence cross-functionally

Understanding of best in class procurement, risk, Information Security and payable processes

Personal resilience to work within an extremely fast-paced, ambiguous environment