Assistant Manager, IT Category Specialist

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT products and services to meet organizational needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and select IT suppliers based on their capabilities, cost, quality, and technological innovation.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, from market research to supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Manage vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual terms.
• Vendor Management & Relationship Building:
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with key IT vendors and suppliers.
• Conduct regular reviews with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, delivery, and compliance with SLAs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new suppliers and ongoing communication.
• Contract Management & Negotiations:
• Negotiate competitive pricing, favourable terms, and conditions with suppliers in collaboration with the legal team.
• Manage contract renewals and updates as required.
• Cost Management & Optimization:
• Continuously assess and manage IT procurement costs, seeking opportunities for cost savings and value improvements.
• Collaborate with the IT strategic souring team for drive competitive bidding processes (RFPs, RFQs, etc.) to ensure the best pricing and terms.
• Analyze total cost of ownership for IT purchases, considering factors like lifecycle costs, warranties, and service agreements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:
• Collaborate with IT, finance, legal, and other departments to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Communicate procurement status, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulations.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies