IT Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities

The primary objective of this role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies and strategically managing sourcing activities for IT transformation projects and standard product selection. The IT Sourcing Manager will drive cost-saving initiatives through spend analysis and vendor optimization, ensuring procurement aligns with internal policies, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Success in this role requires strong strategic leadership, commercial expertise, deep familiarity with IT vendor management, and effective stakeholder.

Key Responsibilities

IT Procurement Process Setup

IT Transformation Project Sourcing

Standard IT Product Selection

Lead Cost Saving Initiatives via Spend Analysis

Oversee IT Sourcing Execution

Contracts & Commercial Negotiation

Procurement Governance & Compliance

Vendor Performance Management

Skills/Requirement

•        Minimum 8 + years of experience in IT procurement, with a strong track record in the banking or financial services sector.

•        Deep understanding of the banking technology vendor ecosystem, including commercial structures, licensing models, renewal cycles, and key supplier capabilities.

•        Extensive experience sourcing across multiple IT categories, including software (on-premises and SaaS), infrastructure (cloud and on-prem), and IT services.

•        Familiar with Asia-Pacific procurement-related regulations and compliance considerations.

•        Proven ability to design and implement procurement strategies, processes, and governance frameworks from the ground up.

•        Experience leading large-scale sourcing initiatives, handling CAPEX and OPEX.

•        Experience with negotiating with large vendors (e.g. Microsoft and Amazon) for transformation programmes, product standardisation, and cost optimisation.

•        Skilled in spend analysis, vendor negotiations, and implementing supplier performance and risk management frameworks.

Qualifications & Certifications:

•        Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, information technology, law, procurement etc.

•        Professional procurement certifications or equivalent are preferred (e.g. CIPS) 

•         Familiarity with industry standard procurement tools is an advantage

Interested candidates, who wish to apply for the above position, please send in your resume to: [email protected]

PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd EA License No. 01C4394 EA Reg No: R23118975 (ABDUL RAHMAN ANSARI RAJA)

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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