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 ResponsibilitiesCoordinate RFP/RFQ processes and sourcing activitiesManage executive-level relationships with key suppliersHandle complex negotiations with strategic vendorsCollaborate with IT teams to define technical requirementsWork closely with finance and legal to support contracting and renewalsImplement procurement governance and processesManage SLAs, contractual clauses, and commercial termsMonitor KPIs—savings, cost avoidance, vendor performanceAnalyze market trends and pricing benchmarksSkills and Experience4+ years in procurement or sourcingExperience in complex negotiations for SaaS, cloud, or licensing contractsUnderstanding of IT purchasing models—cloud, subscriptions, enterprise softwareAnalytical and negotiation capabilitiesAdditional QualificationsExperience working with global vendorsExperience in specific categories (e.G., cloud or cyber)Experience in tech companies or consultingLegal backgroundFamiliarity with procurement or spend analysis tools#J-18808-Ljbffr