Job Description
The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing and procurement support for technology and non-technology services in the APAC region, including hardware, software, professional services, IT, co-location, and telecom. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal stakeholders, developing vendor partnerships, managing procurement processes, executing RFX processes, negotiating agreements with the Legal team, resolving discrepancies, and utilizing negotiation strategies. The role demands a combination of strategic thinking and operational efficiency, including generating purchase orders.
Good To Have:
- Understanding written Chinese is preferred.
Must Have:
- 5-10 years of related experience with RFPs, MSAs, and SOWs.
- Exceptional communicator; can articulate complex procurement terms and conditions.
- Independent worker who is confident and effective.
- Strong negotiator; capable of leading project management activities.
- Can balance big-picture projects with daily operational tasks.
- Fluency in English is required.
About the Position
We are looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist to our growing global Procurement team. In this role, you’ll provide end-to-end sourcing and procurement support for technology services and non-technology services in the APAC region, which includes hardware, software, professional services, IT, co-location and telecom.
Additional responsibilities of the role will include:
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to anticipate needs and manage requests, ensuring alignment on key project requirements and expected outcomes
- Developing vendor partnerships through effective communication and ensuring supplier performance aligns with our business goals
- Managing end-to-end procurement processes, including purchase order creation and invoice verification
- Developing and executing RFX processes (RFQs, RFPs, etc.) in the APAC region
- Negotiating and redlining agreements in collaboration with our Legal team
- Demonstrating initiative in resolving discrepancies, following up and closing procurement challenges and issues
- Using creative negotiation strategies and tactics to engage with vendors and formulating contracts that meet our needs while ensuring compliance
- Collaborating with the wider Procurement team to promote best practices
About You
- Have 5-10 years of related experience, and a deep understanding of RFPs, MSAs and SOWs
- Exceptional communicator; can articulate complex procurement terms and conditions
- An independent worker who is confident and effective, even when direction is limited and scenarios are complex and ambiguous
- Strong negotiator; capable of both working collaboratively and leading project management activities
- Can balance big-picture strategic projects with daily operational tasks, like generating purchase orders
- Fluency in English is required
- Understanding written Chinese is preferred
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