Strategic IT Procurement Lead: Sourcing & Vendor Management

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead IT sourcing and strategic procurement initiatives in Hong Kong. The role covers software, hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity, and professional services.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in procurement, with regulated industry experience and strong knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, and cloud contracts. Ambitious, cost-focused, and capable of navigating complex negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of procurement experience with a strong focus on IT sourcing and vendor management.
• Experience within insurance, banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, cloud contracts, SaaS agreements, cybersecurity procurement, and technology services sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing projects across software, hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecoms, and professional services.
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, risk, and supplier performance.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including RFx processes, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand technology requirements and ensure procurement solutions align with business objectives.
• Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, pricing models, and contractual provisions.
• Drive supplier relationship management activities and conduct regular vendor performance reviews.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation, process improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Support technology transformation projects and major sourcing initiatives across the organization.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier developments within the insurance and financial services sectors.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Procurement/IT

Tools

Software licensing

Cloud contracts

SaaS agreements

Cybersecurity procurement

Job description

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead IT sourcing and strategic procurement initiatives in Hong Kong. The role covers software, hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity, and professional services.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in procurement, with regulated industry experience and strong knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, and cloud contracts. Ambitious, cost-focused, and capable of navigating complex negotiations.