VP2 Strategic Alliances & Sourcing Specialist, GTO

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd seeks a VP2 Strategic Alliances & Sourcing Specialist to drive technology sourcing, procurement governance and supplier management. You will partner with GTO and other stakeholders to deliver value while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will negotiate technology contracts and lead end-to-end RFP processes, balancing business needs with governance requirements in a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or contract management.
• Experience in technology RFPs, commercial negotiations, and supplier engagements.
• Understanding of technology contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and supplier governance.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or a regulated environment is advantageous.
• Ability to collaborate with technology, legal, risk, finance and business stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, commercial acumen and governance-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities for technology initiatives, including RFPs and negotiations.
• Review and negotiate technology contracts and outsourcing agreements with stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with strategic technology suppliers to support objectives.
• Partner with GTO stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and assess market opportunities.
• Support category management and procurement governance across technology spend areas.
• Provide guidance on contract risk and regulatory compliance.
• Manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment with governance standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes and supplier performance.

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd About UOB United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description The VP2 Strategic Alliances & Sourcing Specialist supports the Bank's technology transformation initiatives through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and procurement governance. The role partners closely with GTO stakeholders to drive sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, and deliver commercial value while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities for technology-related initiatives, including RFPs, supplier evaluations, due diligence, commercial negotiations, and contract execution.
• Review and negotiate technology contracts, outsourcing agreements, and commercial terms in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with strategic technology suppliers to support business and technology objectives.
• Partner with GTO stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, assess market opportunities, and optimise supplier outcomes.
• Support implementation of category management and procurement initiatives across assigned technology spend areas.
• Provide guidance on procurement governance, contract risk, policy compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple sourcing engagements concurrently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality and governance standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, supplier performance, and value realization across the technology supplier ecosystem.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technology sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or contract management.
• Strong experience managing technology RFPs, commercial negotiations, and supplier engagements.
• Good understanding of technology contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and supplier governance.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or another regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Experience working with technology, business, legal, risk, and finance stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to balance business objectives with governance requirements.
• Self-driven, structured, and comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications.

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as w...