Senior Regional IT Sourcing

1. Lead end‑to‑end indirect sourcing strategy and execution from demand planning to supplier selection, negotiation, and contract finalization across categories. Also support category planning and spend analysis, and other sourcing projects.
2. Key technology includes Hardware, Software, Applications, Network and Security, etc.

Responsibilities

1. Manage independently in sourcing activities execution (internal requirement analysis, supply market analysis, sourcing strategy development, competitive bidding process, negotiation, and contract review)
2. Provide sourcing direction and guidance to stakeholders and in-country procurement teams for the responsible categories/project/request
3. Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities
4. Deliver sourcing strategy of designated categories and driver cost savings and identify new strategic savings opportunities for designated categories
5. Engage, consult and collaborate with senior stakeholders in formulation and implementation of their spend strategy.
6. Provide specialist advice and best practices in Sourcing. Guidance and support in Sourcing strategies
7. Perform data analysis and management reports to support performance assessment, supplier base and expense analysis.
8. Guide procurement teams on sourcing process, compliance to company policies and governance model.
9. Spend analysis and other ad-hoc projects led or supported by Sourcing

Requirements

1. University graduate
2. Professional certification such as CIPS/CPSM would be of advantage
3. 10+ years of experience in managing end-to-end sourcing of relevant procurement categories, best at strategic level in international financial institutes
4. Strong relationship management and communication skills. Ability to present and influence across all levels.
5. Strong cost and risk management skills.
6. Self-motivated team player, who has energy and drive, also able to motivate and get the best out of a multi-functional team and matrix organization.
7. Capable of operating in a dynamic environment and able to balance short-term business needs with the long-term requirements of our business.