Senior / IT Procurement Manager (Data Centre)

Job No.: 499326
Employment Type: Full time
Departments: Information Technology Department
Job Functions: Information Technology

Responsibilities:

• Perform centralized procurement for IT Data Centre resources including Data Centre equipment, hardware, software, data network and implementation services.
• Lead end-to-end procurement process such as conducting market research, formulating procurement plan, issuing RFQs/RFPs, facilitating evaluation process, following through with processes including total cost analysis, commercial & contract negotiation, supplier recommendation and contract award.
• Monitor the procurement progress and resolve occurred problems.
• Drive maximum value out of sourcing exercises and actively seek for opportunities leading to cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Review supplier's performance and contracts.
• Maintain and build strong vendor relationship.
• Manage procurement team members (applicable for senior manager only).
• Manage IT Data Centre budgets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Supply Chain disciplines is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ solid experience in buying / merchandising / purchasing / procurement fields for IT Procurement Manager.
• Minimum of 10 years’ solid experience in sourcing technology solutions including hardware, software and implementation services for Senior IT Procurement Manager.
• A strong background in Procurement and a relevant professional qualification is an advantage (e.g. CIPS).
• Strong in contract negotiation, supplier sourcing and management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good command of both spoken and written Chinese and English.