Senior Specialist/ Specialist, IT Procurement

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement services company based in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Specialist/Specialist in IT Procurement to manage end-to-end sourcing of IT and digital categories. The role involves extensive collaboration with various stakeholders, driving cost efficiency, and implementing best practices in digital procurement. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree along with 5-8 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in software licensing and procurement tools like SAP Ariba is essential. This position is located in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in IT, Digital, or Technology procurement.
• Strong exposure to software licensing, SaaS, cloud, and digital platforms.
• Professional certification (CIPS, CPSM) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for IT and digital categories.
• Drive vendor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support budget planning, demand management, and savings initiatives.

Skills

Software licensing

SaaS and cloud platforms

Contract negotiation

Commercial management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Tools

SAP

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)