Procurement Manager (IT)

The Opportunity:

Adecco is partnering with a leading provider of mission-critical infrastructure and technology services, and we are seeking to hire a Procurement Manager for the business! Reporting to the management team, this is a sole contributor role where the successful incumbent will lead procurement activities, develop strategies, manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and support sustainability and risk management, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with the organization's goals.

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Work hours: Mondays - Fridays, 9am - 6pm

The Job:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to improve cost-efficiency, sustainability, and growth, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Conduct market analysis to stay updated on industry trends and engage innovative suppliers.
• Standardize and enforce procurement policies and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards, while monitoring activities for continuous improvement.
• Lead contract development with legal, oversee tendering and procurement processes and negotiate optimal terms with vendors to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and regularly evaluate supplier performance based on sustainability, quality, and cost criteria.
• Implement sustainable procurement practices, including green ICT, incorporating environmental criteria in procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure procurement aligns with business needs, while contributing to enterprise risk management through risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Assist with certifications, audits, and cross-functional projects to enhance procurement's role in business strategy and digital transformation.

The Talent:

• At least 4 years of procurement experience in ICT/Infrastructure (e.g. servers, routers, switches, HVAC) coupled with a strong track record in managing complex procurement processes including managing large-scale contracts and vendor negotiations.
• Experience in sustainable procurement, especially in green ICT will be highly advantageous.
• Ability to be agile and adaptable to evolving environments and business needs.

Next Steps:

• Prepare your updated resume and expected package, email [email protected] to apply. We'd be happy to hear from you!
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Personnel Registration Number: R2199181