IT & Technology Procurement

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** **Hands-on procurement experience across:** - Firewalls and network security solutions - Microsoft licensing agreements - Google Workspace/Gmail licensing - Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) - SaaS procurement - Telecom and internet services - Laptops and hardware procurement - Laptop leasing and asset financing - Other tech and IT related procurement **Commercial Skills**: - Contract negotiation - Pricing analysis - TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis - Vendor benchmarking - Cost optimization - Spend management **Key Skills:** - Lead commercial negotiations with technology vendors - Identify cost-saving opportunities across technology spend categories. - Consolidate vendors and negotiate enterprise-wide agreements. - Track procurement KPIs and savings realization. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval frameworks. - Partner with Legal, Finance, Security, and IT teams during contract reviews - Negotiate pricing, payment terms, SLAs, penalties, and renewal clauses. - Manage supplier performance reviews and governance. **Preferred candidate profile** - Strong experience in IT and technology procurement. - Expertise in strategic sourcing, RFP/RFQ management, and contract negotiations. - Experience negotiating enterprise agreements with major technology vendors.