Senior Procurement Manager (Team Head) (IT Focused)

Robert Half Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half Hong Kong Limited is seeking a high-caliber Senior Procurement Manager to lead the global procurement function and drive strategic sourcing across IT services.

You will develop category strategies, manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and build a capable team across regions to improve efficiency and value.

The role requires a degree and 10+ years in procurement, with strong governance, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, sourcing or category management.
• Strong IT procurement, vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category, sourcing and commercial IT strategies.
• Build and manage relationships with software vendors and stakeholders.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure procurement governance, policies and regulatory compliance.
• Coach and develop a procurement team across regions.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Category management

Team leadership

IT procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A global MNC is looking for a high-caliber Senior Procurement Manager to manage the team and global procurement functions.

The Role

• Develop and execute category, sourcing, and commercial strategies for IT and related services.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify emerging trends, opportunities, risks, and innovations within the software and technology landscape.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with key software vendors and relevant industry stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, operating models, and governance frameworks to enhance efficiency and business value.
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders across multiple regions to optimize sourcing approaches and procurement outcomes.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations to achieve the best commercial and service outcomes.
• Challenge business requirements and specifications to ensure demand management and cost optimization.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and service arrangements that balance value, quality, performance, and risk.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract management standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives where required.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals to build capability and drive performance.

Your Profile

• Degree qualified in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.
• Strong experience in IT procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies in a large and complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting, procurement governance, and supplier management practices.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build credibility and collaborative relationships across business functions and leadership teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Adaptable, approachable, and decisive, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.