As a Procurement Lead for ICT vendors, the successful candidate will manage the entire procurement and contractual lifecycle, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, for hardware, software, and professional services. The role involves drafting contracts, supporting contract management, and ensuring policy compliance to minimize total cost of ownership.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate RFP/RFQ processes and sourcing activities
* Manage executive-level relationships with key suppliers
* Handle complex negotiations with strategic vendors
* Collaborate with IT teams to define technical requirements
* Work closely with finance and legal to support contracting and renewals
* Implement procurement governance and processes
* Manage SLAs, contractual clauses, and commercial terms
* Monitor KPIs—savings, cost avoidance, vendor performance
* Analyze market trends and pricing benchmarks
Skills and Experience
* 4+ years in procurement or sourcing
* Experience in complex negotiations for SaaS, cloud, or licensing contracts
* Understanding of IT purchasing models—cloud, subscriptions, enterprise software
* Analytical and negotiation capabilities
Additional Qualifications
* Experience working with global vendors
* Experience in specific categories (e.g., cloud or cyber)
* Experience in tech companies or consulting
* Legal background
* Familiarity with procurement or spend analysis tools
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