Technology Sourcing Manager

1 day ago

Durban, South Africa Games Global Full time

The Technology Sourcing Manager role will be responsible for strategic and tactical sourcing efforts relating to global spend categories of Information Technology (i.e. hardware, software, data center, cloud, networking, consulting services etc.) to secure optimal sourcing opportunities that deliver value, drive savings, increase efficiencies, secure supply, mitigate sourcing risks with defined and measurable SLAs, all underpinned by internal governance and compliance policies.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Accountable for the provision of policy, process, and internal standards together with supporting documentation, templates and checklists relating to the procurement of products and services from external parties.
- Function as a strategic and tactical partner who listens to understand the requirements of cross functional teams.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies which will include the development of request for proposals (RFP/RFI/RFQ), bid evaluations, supplier evaluation, development of negotiation strategy, negotiations, supplier selection, contracting, market analysis and total cost of ownership analysis.
- Serve as the lead negotiator with vendors.
- Responsible for the negotiation of pricing as well as contractual terms and conditions.
- Identify strategies to reduce expense through the renegotiation on existing contracts, early retirement of equipment, leveraging purchasing opportunities and contractor services.
- Effectively deals with conflict inherent in procurement operations between suppliers and stakeholders.
- Ensures that terms and conditions are aligned with current legislation and policy.
- Proactively monitor and understand the market and identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts.
- Support peer managers to develop and present the business case and cost/benefit analysis to stakeholders. Partner and collaborate with key stakeholder groups such as Finance, Legal, Internal Controls and Risk & Compliance to lead key negotiations.
- The role will also be responsible for the management account reporting process that is required to track actuals to budget, perform variance analysis and manage budget forecasting for the Enterprise Systems team.
- Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to direct reports.
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience.
- Procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CSCM).
- 10 years’ experience leading strategic sourcing Information Technology initiatives utilizing best practices.
- 10 years’ experience managing in large complex projects.
- 10 years leading, coaching, and mentoring high-performance teams.

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