Strategic IT Sourcing & Supplier Relations Lead

Menara Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxis Malaysia is seeking a sourcing specialist to drive IT procurement and supplier management, delivering value across software licensing, hardware, cloud services and professional services. You will negotiate favorable terms, assess market trends and work with IT infrastructure and delivery teams to meet business needs.

You will lead supplier performance, develop competitive proposals and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and support Maxis' strategic objectives in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, IT, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant procurement/vendor management experience, IT or telecom preferred.
• Experience supporting IT, Network orCommercial Services categories and sourcing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of IT procurement (software licensing, hardware, cloud, cybersecurity, services).
• Proven ability to engage, influence and communicate with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers with IT infra and delivery teams.
• Negotiate contract elements, pricing, milestones and terms to meet cost and quality goals.
• Maintain supplier records, analyze data, shortlist and negotiate with vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance, support and actions for service delivery and metrics.
• Develop competitive proposals to secure alternatives and savings.
• Analyze market demand and coordinate with vendors on sourcing strategy.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through pricing and margin analysis.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Maxis Malaysia is seeking a sourcing specialist to drive IT procurement and supplier management, delivering value across software licensing, hardware, cloud services and professional services. You will negotiate favorable terms, assess market trends and work with IT infrastructure and delivery teams to meet business needs.

You will lead supplier performance, develop competitive proposals and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and support Maxis' strategic objectives in a