Procurement Specialist

The role

This person will provide end-to-end sourcing and procurement support for technology services in the APAC region. This includes data centre, colocation, telecom, SaaS, cloud-based, smart hands service and IT hardware sourcing.

What you will do

• Collaborate with colleagues to anticipate needs and manage requests
• Develop vendor partnerships through effective communication
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes from supplier selection to contracting and supplier management
• Develop and execute RFX processes in the APAC region
• Negotiate and redline agreements in collaboration with the Legal team
• Resolve discrepancies and close procurement challenges and issues
• Use negotiation strategies to engage with vendors and formulate contracts
• Collaborate with the wider Procurement team to promote best practices
• Use data to drive decision-making and effective procurement strategies

Required qualifications

• 5-10 years of related experience
• Deep understanding of RFPs, MSAs and SOWs
• Exceptional communicator who can articulate complex procurement terms and conditions
• Independent worker who is confident and effective with limited direction
• Strong negotiator capable of working collaboratively and leading project management activities
• Ability to balance strategic projects with daily operational tasks like generating purchase orders
• Fluent in English

About the company

Jane Street is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to help their global Procurement team.