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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