Procurement Specialist/Team Lead

Execute procurement process:

• Receive procurement requests from departments; check, confirm, and process according to the approval procedure

• Conduct sourcing, request for quotation, negotiate, submit unit price for approval, and select suppliers

• Develop and operate the processes of the IT procurement center

• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and Accounting to complete contract signing procedures

• Manage and store department documents and approvals: ensure completeness, accuracy, and confidentiality of documents

Monitor progress and report on procurement:

• Track the progress of document and contract processing; periodically report on status and emerging issues. Report on cost optimization, process compliance, supplier and individual evaluation

• Prepare documents for regular and ad-hoc internal inspections and audits. Ensure compliance with internal procurement procedures and relevant legal regulations

Improve processes and team capabilities:

• Assign tasks, train, and monitor the work efficiency of team members (Team Lead)

• Evaluate and propose development for the procurement team's capabilities (Team Lead)

• Propose improvements to procurement processes; apply e-procurement systems to automate and increase transparency

• Analyze IT supplier market trends; propose strategies to optimize costs and supply chain risks

• University degree or higher in: Economics, Foreign Affairs, Commerce, Law, Finance, etc.

Experience

For Specialist:

• 2+ years of experience in: Procurement, Vendor Management, Administration, Contract Management, Tendering Experience

For Team Lead:

• 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience in team management or coordinating large-scale procurement packages.

• Ability to build procurement strategies and manage suppliers.

• Professional knowledge: Understanding of procurement processes, tendering, and contract management.

• Knowledge of the IT market and technology products, services.

• Understanding of cost structures, deployment and operation models for technology solutions is an advantage.

Skills

• Good negotiation and bargaining skills.

• Cost analysis and supplier evaluation skills.

• Planning and progress management skills.

• Communication and cross-departmental coordination skills.

• Service-oriented and results-driven mindset.

• Ability to read and understand technical documents and contracts in English

Preferences

• Candidates with experience in IT, telecommunications, or technology procurement.

• Candidates with good foreign language skills, communicative English is a significant plus

• Ability to work with foreign partners is an advantage