Procurement IT Outsourcing & Offshoring
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and outsourcing partners
- Lead sourcing, procurement, outsourcing, and offshoring initiatives with minimal supervision
- Manage RFPs, tenders, supplier evaluations, and vendor selection processes
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements and objectives
- Negotiate commercial terms and support contract drafting and execution
- Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders
- Monitor market trends and identify sourcing, outsourcing, and cost-saving opportunities
- Manage supplier performance and support category strategy development
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, and governance standards
- Drive continuous improvements, savings, and efficiencies across the supply chain
- Mentor and support team members as needed
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent; MCIPS preferred
- 5+ years of experience in IT/ITO procurement, sourcing, outsourcing, and vendor management
- Proven experience leading complex, high-value sourcing and outsourcing projects
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, negotiations, and contract management
- Experience with software licensing, SaaS, and technology services agreements
- Ability to manage end-to-end procurements independently and lead cross-functional teams
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- Results-driven, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with procurement tools and systems
- Collaborative, adaptable, and professional team player