Specialist, Procurement (IT & Digital)

Confidential Jobs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full employee benefits

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a 12-month contract with potential to convert to permanent. You will manage end-to-end procurement across software, services, and IT infrastructure, working with IT, Digital, Finance, and Legal to realize cost savings and governance.

The role emphasizes sourcing strategy development, market intelligence, and vendor management, with a focus on compliance and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, Digital, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• End-to-end sourcing and procurement for categories including professional and managed services, software licenses, SaaS, cloud platforms, digital tools, data platforms, analytics, AI solutions, cybersecurity solutions, and IT infrastructure.
• Drive vendor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Legal on contracts covering licensing, data privacy, information security, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals; conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and commercial evaluations.
• Support budget planning, demand management, and savings initiatives; ensure compliance with procurement policies and DoA.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

ERP / e-procurement systems

Vendor management

Sourcing strategies

Education

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

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

The Procurement Specialist manages end-to-end procurement activities. The role partners closely with IT, Digital, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive cost efficiency, governance, and value realization.

12-month Contract with Permanent Conversion Opportunity

Start your career with a 12-month contract role (no bond) that offers the opportunity to be converted to a permanent position. Enjoy full employee benefits throughout your contract while gaining valuable experience and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Sourcing

• Responsible end-to-end sourcing and procurement for categories including:
• Professional and managed services
• Software licenses, SaaS, cloud platforms
• Digital tools, data platforms, analytics, AI solutions
• Cybersecurity solutions and IT infrastructure
• As well as indirect procurement items such as office supplies, marketing services, HR services, and facility management.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned
• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and commercial evaluations
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, SLAs, and contract structures for 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
• 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
• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement
• 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)