We are seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to manage the sourcing of technology products and services, supporting end-to-end procurement, vendor onboarding, contracting, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure efficient and compliant technology procurement for the bank.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• 4–6 years of procurement experience, ideally with 1–2 years in banking or other regulated industries;
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end P2P processes, contract management and vendor relationship management;
• Familiarity with banking regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., MAS 658, DORA);
• Must have understanding of IT infrastructure, data centres, software licensing models and technology services;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and evaluate complex proposals and contracts;
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Information Technology, or a related field.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CPM);
• Hands-on experience using procurement and contract management systems such as SAP, Concur, ServiceNow, DocuSign, or similar tools;
• Exposure to sourcing across IT infrastructure, data centres, hardware, software and consultancy services;
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations within banking or regulated environments;
• Project coordination or project management experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end IT procurement process including sourcing, vendor selection, contracting, delivery and payment coordination;
• Run RFP/RFQ processes, evaluate vendors, and negotiate pricing, terms and SLAs to ensure best value for the bank;
• Work closely with IT, business, finance, risk, and legal teams to understand requirements and support procurement needs;
• Maintain procurement documentation, trackers, and ensure compliance with internal policies and banking regulations;
• Build and manage strong relationships with technology vendors, monitoring performance against contracts and SLAs;
• Support contract drafting, SOWs, and change requests, working with legal to finalize agreements;
• Coordinate vendor onboarding and third-party risk management (TPRM) processes including due diligence and risk assessments.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Nidhi Dubey at nidhi.d@sciente.com quoting the job title.

Nidhi Dubey
Lead Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist (APAC)