Assistant Manager - Technology Procurement

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to lead the end‑to‑end procurement of technology goods and services. You will be responsible for sourcing IT hardware, software, cloud solutions, cybersecurity tools, telecom services and professional IT services while ensuring cost‑effectiveness and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for IT hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, telecom and related services.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, evaluate bids and select suppliers.
• Conduct commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Coordinate contract reviews with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, IT and other stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with strategic technology vendors and monitor performance against SLAs/KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Support budgeting, spend analysis, reporting and market benchmarking.
• Track software licences, renewals, subscriptions and cloud consumption.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT or a related field.
• 4‑5 years of experience in technology procurement, strategic sourcing or IT vendor management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies, contract management and sourcing best practices.

Required skills

• IT hardware procurement
• Software and SaaS procurement
• Cloud services procurement
• Cybersecurity solutions procurement
• Telecom services procurement