Senior Manager, Technology Procurement

You will be responsible for leading IDP's procurement function to become a strategic and integrated function, delivering efficient and long-term value to the organization. Your key accountabilities will include: - Designing, implementing, and executing enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, strategies, and plans for the Technology category across various business verticals. - Shaping the long-term procurement pipeline for Technology spend across Cybersecurity, Digital, Cloud, Infrastructure, Data & AI, SaaS, and Managed Services in alignment with business strategy. - Leading procurement processes in line with IDP's strategic direction and compliance frameworks, assessing procurement and probity risk, and implementing mitigation plans. - Conducting high-value, complex negotiations across the Technology Category to ensure optimal outcomes and fostering strategic supplier relationships. - Managing end-to-end procurement activities for high-value, high-risk sourcing events in alignment with the Procurement Plan and Policy. You should have: - 8+ years of experience in end-to-end procurement with exposure to Technology category and market trends. - Extensive experience in developing and executing Technology Category Management strategies aligned with business needs. - Expertise in commercial contract negotiations, supplier management, and procurement within the technology and education sector. - Ability to collaborate with C-suite executives to align organizational procurement strategies with business goals. - Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, probity requirements, and best practices. - Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, or Law with Procurement disciplines is highly desirable. You will be responsible for leading IDP's procurement function to become a strategic and integrated function, delivering efficient and long-term value to the organization. Your key accountabilities will include: - Designing, implementing, and executing enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, strategies, and plans for the Technology category across various business verticals. - Shaping the long-term procurement pipeline for Technology spend across Cybersecurity, Digital, Cloud, Infrastructure, Data & AI, SaaS, and Managed Services in alignment with business strategy. - Leading procurement processes in line with IDP's strategic direction and compliance frameworks, assessing procurement and probity risk, and implementing mitigation plans. - Conducting high-value, complex negotiations across the Technology Category to ensure optimal outcomes and fostering strategic supplier relationships. - Managing end-to-end procurement activities for high-value, high-risk sourcing events in alignment with the Procurement Plan and Policy. You should have: - 8+ years of experience in end-to-end procurement with exposure to Technology category and market trends. - Extensive experience in developing and executing Technology Category Management strategies aligned with business needs. - Expertise in commercial contract negotiations, supplier management, and procurement within the technology and education sector. - Ability to collaborate with C-suite executives to align organizational procurement strategies with business goals. - Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, probity requirements, and best practices. - Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, or Law with Procurement disciplines is highly desirable.