Senior Specialist/ Specialist, IT Procurement

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology procurement is seeking a Senior Specialist/Specialist in IT Procurement based in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves managing all procurement activities related to IT, digital, and technology, ensuring cost efficiency and contract management. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience and a relevant degree, alongside strong negotiation skills and familiarity with procurement tools like SAP and Ariba. This role supports key stakeholder partnerships and drives continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in IT, Digital, or Technology procurement.
• Strong exposure to software licensing, SaaS, cloud, and digital platforms.
• Solid contract negotiation and commercial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for IT and digital categories.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, SLAs, and contract structures.
• Drive vendor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

SaaS exposure

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, Digital, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Senior Specialist/ Specialist, IT Procurement

The IT & Digital Procurement Specialist manages end-to-end procurement activities for IT, Digital, and Technology-related goods and services, including software, SaaS, cloud, digital platforms, data, cybersecurity, and professional services. The role partners closely with IT, Digital, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive cost efficiency, governance, and value realization.

Responsibilities:

IT & Digital Sourcing

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for IT and digital categories including:
• Software licenses, SaaS, cloud platforms
• Digital tools, data platforms, analytics, AI solutions
• Cybersecurity solutions and IT infrastructure
• IT & digital professional and managed services
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with IT and digital roadmaps
• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and commercial evaluations
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, SLAs, and contract structures for IT and digital vendors
• Manage contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, and termination strategies
• Partner with Legal on contracts covering licensing, data privacy, information security, and regulatory requirements
• Drive vendor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a key procurement partner to IT, Digital, and Cybersecurity teams
• Translate business and digital requirements into effective sourcing strategies
• Support budget planning, demand management, and savings initiatives
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, DoA, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Support risk management for digital vendors, including data protection and cybersecurity considerations
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, reporting, and audit trails

Process & Capability Improvement

• Identify opportunities for spend consolidation, vendor rationalization, and cost optimization
• Support and improve e-procurement tools and digital procurement processes (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices across IT & digital procurement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, Digital, Finance, or related field
• 5–8 years’ experience in IT, Digital, or Technology procurement
• Strong exposure to software licensing, SaaS, cloud, and digital platforms
• Solid contract negotiation and commercial management experience
• Experience with ERP / e-procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba)
• Professional certification (CIPS, CPSM) is an advantage
• Willing to be based at Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur (accessible by LRT)

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