IT Sourcing and Category Specialist

Tollgroup; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking an IT Sourcing & Category Management Specialist in Bayan Lepas. This role involves optimizing procurement processes for IT goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives, thereby directly impacting the business's technology landscape.

Qualifications

• 7 years' experience in ICT procurement or commercial management.
• Strong understanding of IT systems and technologies.
• Experience in developing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes, developing sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and enhance value.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Reduction

Market Insight

Education

Bachelor Degree in Commerce

Supply Chain Management

Information Technology

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Apply locations Bayan Lepas time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R000072079

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

We're looking for a proactive and strategic IT procurement expert to lead sourcing and category management across Toll's Asia-based businesses. If you're passionate about optimizing IT spend, building strong supplier relationships, and making a tangible impact on our technology landscape, this role is for you!

What You'll Do & How You'll Make an Impact:

As our IT Sourcing & Category Management Specialist, you'll be the driving force behind strategic IT procurement initiatives across our diverse Asian businesses. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring we get the best value, mitigate risks, and align our IT investments with Toll's ambitious "One Toll" strategy.

• Be a Trusted Partner: Collaborate closely with IT and business leaders to truly understand their needs and desired outcomes, translating them into effective sourcing strategies.

• Strategize & Execute: Lead the end-to-end procurement process, from developing smart sourcing strategies and analysing spend to leading competitive RFx processes, negotiating winning deals, and finalizing robust contracts.

• Shape the Future: Support the development and ongoing management of IT category plans, ensuring we're always ahead of the curve.

• Drive Value & Innovation: Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs, enhance value, and mitigate supply chain risks within our IT ecosystem.

• Ensure Compliance & Quality: Guarantee all agreements meet legal requirements, Toll policies, industry best practices, and our risk appetite.

• Nurture Key Relationships: Manage crucial supplier relationships, ensuring they deliver on their commitments and consistently meet agreed-upon service levels. You'll be the guardian of our supplier performance!

What You'll Bring to the Team:

You're more than just a procurement specialist; you're a strategic thinker with a proven track record in the fast-paced world of IT.

• Procurement Pro: Extensive end-to-end category management knowledge and significant commercial experience, ideally within a large enterprise or similar industry.

• IT Procurement Guru: A minimum of 7 years' experience specifically in ICT procurement or commercial management.

• Tech-Savvy: A strong understanding of a wide range of IT systems and technologies, including Digital (web, mobile apps, databases), Cloud solutions, Infrastructure, and various Applications.

• Market Insight: Excellent research and networking skills to keep Toll at the cutting edge of industry best practices and strategic trends.

• Results-Oriented: A demonstrated history of delivering tangible procurement benefits, including significant cost savings and avoidance.

• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in developing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, incorporating all cost dimensions and risk analysis.

• Contractual Confidence: A solid understanding of contract law as it applies to purchasing goods and services.

• Influential Communicator: Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly present options and recommendations to support critical supplier decisions.

Your Qualifications:

• A Bachelor Degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Law, Information Technology, or related working experience.

• Professional membership with relevant associations (e.g., CIPS) will be value add.

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Malaysia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.