(Assistant) IT Procurement Manager - Financial Institution

Michael Page; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 800.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is partnering with a well-established financial services organization in Asia to hire an IT Procurement Assistant Manager/Manager in Hong Kong. The role supports strategic sourcing initiatives, vendor management, and procurement transformation projects within a regulated financial services setting.

You will lead IT category sourcing, manage the full lifecycle, and collaborate with Technology, Security, Legal, and Compliance to ensure governance, cost savings, and risk management.

Qualifikationen

• Degree holder in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
• 5-10 years of procurement experience, with a strong IT focus.
• Experience in banking, insurance, financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IT contracts, software licensing models, cloud procurement, and technology supplier landscape.
• Proven track record in managing complex sourcing projects and leading commercial negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior business leaders.
• Familiarity with third-party risk management and procurement governance frameworks will be advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead sourcing activities for IT-related spend categories including software, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and professional services.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from requirement gathering, RFP/RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and ongoing vendor performance management.
• Partner with Technology, Information Security, Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams to ensure procurement activities align with internal governance and regulatory requirements.
• Drive commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify new technologies, sourcing opportunities, and industry best practices.
• Support supplier risk assessments, contract reviews, and third-party management initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance through regular business reviews and service level management.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements, digitalisation projects, and policy enhancement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

IT procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Ausbildung

Procurement

Supply Chain

Business Administration

Information Systems

Jobbeschreibung

• Financial institution background is a must
• Experience in IT procurement

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established financial services organization with a strong presence across Asia. As part of their continued investment in technology, they are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Assistant Manager / Manager to support strategic sourcing initiatives, vendor management, and procurement transformation projects.

Job Description

• Lead sourcing activities for IT-related spend categories including software, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and professional services.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from requirement gathering, RFP/RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and ongoing vendor performance management.
• Partner with Technology, Information Security, Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams to ensure procurement activities align with internal governance and regulatory requirements.
• Drive commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify new technologies, sourcing opportunities, and industry best practices.
• Support supplier risk assessments, contract reviews, and third-party management initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance through regular business reviews and service level management.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements, digitalisation projects, and policy enhancement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree holder in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
• 5-10 years of procurement experience, with a strong focus on IT procurement, technology sourcing, or vendor management.
• Experience within banking, insurance, financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IT contracts, software licensing models, cloud procurement, and technology supplier landscape.
• Proven track record in managing complex sourcing projects and leading commercial negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior business leaders.
• Familiarity with third-party risk management and procurement governance frameworks will be advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are preferred.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a reputable and growing financial institution.
• Regional exposure supporting technology procurement initiatives across Asia.
• Competitive remuneration package with performance bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement and flexible working environment.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within procurement and vendor management.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7134623