Procurement Specialist
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to help our global Procurement team provide end-to-end sourcing and procurement support for technology services in the APAC region. This includes data centre, colocation, telecom, SaaS, cloud-based, smart hands service and IT hardware sourcing which covers servers, networking, storage and desktop-related equipment.
Additional responsibilities of the role will include:
- Collaborating with colleagues to anticipate needs and manage requests, ensuring alignment on key project requirements and expected outcomes
- Developing vendor partnerships through effective communication and ensuring supplier performance aligns with our business goals
- Managing end-to-end procurement processes, from supplier selection to contracting and supplier management
- Developing and executing RFX processes (RFQs, RFPs, etc.) in the APAC region
- Negotiating and redlining agreements in collaboration with our Legal team
- Demonstrating initiative in resolving discrepancies, following up and closing procurement challenges and issues
- Using developed negotiation strategies and methods to engage with vendors and formulating contracts that meet our needs while ensuring compliance
- Collaborating with the wider Procurement team to promote best practices
- Using data to drive decision-making and effective procurement strategies
About You
- Have 5-10 years of related experience, and a deep understanding of RFPs, MSAs and SOWs
- An exceptional communicator; can articulate complex procurement terms and conditions
- An independent worker who is confident and effective, even when direction is limited and scenarios are complex and ambiguous
- A strong negotiator; capable of both working collaboratively and leading project management activities
- Can balance big-picture strategic projects with daily operational tasks, like generating purchase orders
- Fluent in English
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