IT Procurement Manager

TechTiera; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech procurement firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Technology Sourcing Manager to spearhead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. The role requires a minimum of 8 years' experience in category management, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and the ability to manage complex technology contracts. You will drive savings and operational improvements while ensuring compliance with sourcing practices. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement with key stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Technology category management and procurement operations.
• Proven track record in technology category strategies development to execution.
• Experience in managing complex, high-value technology contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of Technology sourcing strategies.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and manage remediation plans.
• Collaborate with the Technology team and senior sourcing managers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial and financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Education

Professional certifications (CIPS, MCIPS, ISM, CPSM)

Job description

Sourcing and category management strategies. Spearhead the development and implementation ofTechnology sourcing and category strategies, driving savings, risk mitigation, and operational improvements. Lead license compliance monitoring, in alignment with AH’s technology governance and T&Cs obligations.

Lead end-to-endTechnologysourcing events including RFPs, evaluations, strategic negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution.

Optimise the supply base by identifying consolidation opportunities, rationalising vendor partnerships, and right-sizing supplier relationships where appropriate.

Take ownership of contract management processes, ensuring commercial strength, risk control, compliance, and scalability.

Deliver measurable outcomes through both hard and soft savings, ensuring sourcing initiatives directly contribute to business objectives.

Maintain an external view of supplier innovations, technology buying trends, and evolving sourcing practices to future-proofTechnologycategory strategies.

Act as a sourcing thought leader by bringing commercial rigour, market intelligence, and innovation into sourcing practices.

Ensure vendors deliver value, meet contractual obligations, and actively support the Amplify Health’s operational and strategic success.

Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, elevate issues when necessary, and manage remediation plans.

Lead complexTechnologyvendor negotiations that align to business goals, ensuring commercial terms deliver sustained operational value.

Collaborate closely withTechnologyteam, other senior sourcing managers, business stakeholders, and category leads across company to ensure criticalTechnologysourcing/contracting activities are fully supported.

Build and maintain strong credibility by driving results through collaboration, transparency, and strategic stakeholder alignment.

Communicate sourcing plans, project updates, and vendor performance insights effectively across internal stakeholders, adapting messaging to executive, functional, and operational audiences.

Serve as the subject matter expert onTechnologysourcing standards,Technology category management frameworks.

Promote internal sourcing and contract management education by sharing Technology category process updates, best practices, and sourcing maturity initiatives across user departments.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Technology category management and procurement operations, ideally in a global or health tech context.
• Proven track record in technology category strategies (development to execution), stakeholder engagement, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, commercial and financial acumen, and experience with IT contract models, licensing, and sourcing tools.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, MCIPS, ISM, CPSM) are highly preferred.
• Experience in managing complex, high-value technology contracts, driving sourcing excellence, and leading negotiations.
• Ability to influence across matrix organizations and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.