IT Procurement Manager

Deriv; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

As an IT Procurement Manager at a leading company, you'll lead strategic procurement initiatives for software and SaaS services globally. This role involves optimizing technology investments, managing a talented team, and driving innovation in procurement processes. You'll face the challenge of balancing cost efficiencies with quality solutions in a fast-paced environment, directly influencing technological capabilities. Join a vibrant workplace that fosters collaboration and creativity while leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to enhance procurement strategies.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Annual Bonus

Personalized Learning and Development

Professional Development Costs Covered

Modern Conference Rooms

Fully-Furnished Gym

Barista-Made Coffee

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of team management experience, 8-12 years in IT procurement.
• Proven success in global vendor and contract management.
• Experience with procurement analytics and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of IT procurement strategy.
• Lead negotiations with global technology providers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, Finance, and Legal teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Procurement

Tools

Procurement Analytics

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

As IT Procurement Manager at Deriv, you'll spearhead our strategic procurement initiatives for software and SaaS services across our global operations. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by optimising our technology investments, leading a talented procurement team, and driving innovation in our procurement processes. You'll face the exciting challenge of balancing cost efficiencies with quality solutions in a fast-paced, international environment where your decisions directly influence our technological capabilities. As an AI-first business, you’ll have access to cutting-edge tools to enhance your procurement strategies and maximise your role potential.

AI is being embedded into our company DNA, across every department. For further information, please read our guide: ‘ AI at Deriv: Your future fuelled by innovation '.

On a given day, you will:

• Drive the development and execution of our IT procurement strategy, focusing on software, SaaS, and related IT services
• Lead critical negotiations with global technology providers, securing advantageous terms while building valuable strategic partnerships
• Analyse market trends and vendor performance to identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisation
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure procurement decisions align with business objectives and compliance requirements
• Implement and leverage AI and Business Intelligence tools to transform procurement workflows and decision-making processes
• Mentor and develop your team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Tackle the complexity of working across different international jurisdictions, time zones and cultures
• Identify and mitigate risks in our technology supply chain while maintaining business continuity
  
  

You may enjoy working with us if you:

• Thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment where decisions move quickly
• Find satisfaction in optimising complex systems and processes
• Enjoy building relationships across diverse teams and with external partners
• Are passionate about staying ahead of technology trends and their procurement implications
• Take pride in developing team members and seeing them succeed
• Appreciate a balance of strategic thinking and practical implementation
• Value both analytical rigour and creative problem-solving
  
  

We would love to work with you if you:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in team management, along with a total of 8-12 years of experience in IT procurement, with specific expertise in software and SaaS
• Demonstrate proven success in global vendor and contract management
• Possess exceptional negotiation skills and strategic thinking abilities
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Procurement, or a related field
• Have relevant procurement certifications (CIPS, CPP, CPSM preferred)
• Bring experience with procurement analytics and BI tools
• Excel at stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Are proactive in identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and innovation
• Have experience or enthusiasm for embracing AI technologies
  
  

Benefits:

We pay competitive salaries based on your skills, qualifications, experience and market rates. Additionally, you'll be eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

When you join Deriv, you will be supported in growing your career in our company. You can expect to have a personalised Learning and Development programme as well as the costs covered for relevant professional development and education related to advancing your career at Deriv.

You'll be part of our Cyberjaya office, home to 600 talented professionals driving innovation in online trading. Our purpose-built, five-storey building enhances collaboration and creativity, leveraging cutting-edge AI and no-code/low-code platforms to push boundaries. You'll join a vibrant workplace where weekly knowledge-sharing sessions, cross-functional collaborations, and cultural celebrations create an engaging atmosphere. You'll work in a stimulating, high-tech environment featuring modern conference rooms, a fully-furnished gym, and barista-made coffee, all designed to keep you motivated and inspired.

At Deriv, we merge technology, automation, and creativity to shape the future. Join our global team and help us serve over two million traders worldwide.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles, so it's worth learning more about Deriv's culture .

Imagine what you could achieve with us. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and transform our IT procurement strategy while leading a talented team, we can't wait to hear from you. Your expertise could help shape the technological foundation that powers our global operations.