Technology Category Manager, Group Strategic Procurement, Group Finance

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

Job summary

Maybank is seeking a Procurement Lead for technology categories to drive sourcing strategies across SaaS, cloud and cybersecurity. You will run RFx processes, negotiate contracts and manage key suppliers while ensuring compliance, cost savings and ESG considerations.

The role requires strong analytics (Excel/Power BI), supplier management skills, and experience delivering complex technology sourcing initiatives in a global bank environment.

Qualifications

• :Procurement experience with focused Technology categories (SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as MCIPS / CPSM, Cloud Practitioner or ITIL are an advantage.
• Proven track record executing complex technology sourcing initiatives and delivering measurable savings and compliance outcomes.
• Strong expertise in software and SaaS contracting, TCO analysis, vendor ecosystems and emerging technology trends.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and modelling skills (Excel / Power BI).Strong stakeholder management and project delivery capability.

Responsibilities

• :Execute assigned Technology sub‑category strategies (SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity) including spend analysis and opportunity identification.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities with IT stakeholders including RFx execution, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Manage key suppliers with performance reviews, renewals and issue resolution.
• Conduct supplier risk and due diligence assessments including cybersecurity, financial and ESG considerations.
• Deliver and track cost savings and optimisation initiatives including licence optimisation and consumption management.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with ESG, sustainability and regulatory requirements; use digital/AI tools for spend analysis and renewal tracking.
• Support regional implementation, guided buying and catalogue management within eProcurement systems.
• Work with IT, Legal, Finance and regional teams to ensure smooth sourcing‑to‑contract execution.
• Contribute to category reporting and continuous improvement, escalating key issues to Head of Category.

Skills

Technology sourcing

SaaS procurement

Cloud procurement

Cybersecurity procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Excel/Power BI

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in IT/Business

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

eProcurement systems

Job description

• Execute assigned Technology sub‑category strategies (e.g. SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity), including spend analysis, market assessment and opportunity identification.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities with IT stakeholders, including RFx execution, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Manage key suppliers, covering performance reviews, contract compliance, renewals and issue resolution.
• Conduct supplier risk and due diligence assessments, including cybersecurity, financial and ESG considerations.
• Deliver and track cost savings and optimisation initiatives, including licence optimisation and consumption management.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with ESG, sustainability and regulatory requirements (e.g. data residency, AI ethics). Use digital and AI‑enabled tools to support spend analysis, contract reviews and renewal tracking.
• Support regional implementation, guided buying and catalogue management within eProcurement systems.
• Work closely with IT, Legal, Finance and regional teams to ensure smooth sourcing‑to‑contract execution.
• Contribute to category reporting and continuous improvement, escalating key issues to the Head of Category when required.

Job Requirements:

• Procurement experience with the focused-on Technology categories (SaaS, cloud and cybersecurity experience essential).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as MCIPS / CPSM, Cloud Practitioner or ITIL are an advantage.
• Proven track record executing complex technology sourcing initiatives and delivering measurable savings and compliance outcomes.
• Strong expertise in software and SaaS contracting, TCO analysis, vendor ecosystems and emerging technology trends.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and modelling skills (Excel / Power BI).Strong stakeholder management and project delivery capability.