IT Sourcing Specialist

Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxis is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to implement procurement plans for IT services and Maxis business. You will lead supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field and at least 7 years in procurement or vendor management, preferably in IT or telecom. Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years in procurement or vendor management.
• Experience in IT, telecom, or technology industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive relationships with key strategic suppliers with IT infra & delivery teams.
• Negotiate contract elements including pricing, milestones & terms.
• Maintain records, analyse, shortlist and negotiate with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance including support, maintenance & metrics.
• Develop competitive proposals to show savings.
• Analyse market demand and coordinate with vendors for sourcing strategy.
• Identify and implement cost reductions through pricing, costing & margins.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomy

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

Sourcing specialist implements sourcing plans to procure materials and services to meet the requirements of business and support units in the scope of IT services and Maxis business. He/She will also negotiate with suppliers for a better and favourable price an achieve savings for end users and the company as a whole in accordance with the process based on stipulated company policies, principles and tender governance process. This role is important to maximize supplier performance by optimizing cost and support Maxis business plan.

What You Will Do

• Manage and drive the relationship with key strategic suppliers working in close partnership with IT infrastructure & delivery team to ensure business requirements are captured and met.
• Negotiate contract elements, including contractual terms and condition, pricing, milestones and expectations to meet quality, delivery and cost objective
• Maintaining records, analyse, shortlist and negotiate with potential suppliers
• Manage supplier’s performance, including support, maintenance and monitoring of supplier’s performance metrics
• Develop competitive proposals to show alternatives and savings
• Analyse market demand, communicate and coordinate with vendors to determine inventory sourcing strategy
• Identify, drive and implement cost reduction through pricing, costing & margin spent analysis

What you need to have for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in procurement, vendor management, preferably within IT, telecommunications, or technology-related industries
• Experience supporting or managing Network, IT, or Commercial Services categories, including sourcing initiatives

Good understanding of IT procurement categories, including software licensing, hardware, cloud services, infrastructure, managed services, cybersecurity solutions, and professional services

• Strong expertise in supplier management, with proven ability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively with vendors

Skills & Knowledge:

• Solid experience in contract negotiation, including commercial terms and conditions
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and work collaboratively
• High level of autonomy with the ability to manage responsibilities independently
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.