The Technology Procurement- Senior Officer (Grade I +) will manage end-to-end sourcing and commercial activities for high value technology requirements, including IT hardware, software, cloud services, technology consulting and fintech solutions. The role involves close collaboration with Technology, Cybersecurity, Architecture, Legal, Finance and Risk teams to deliver commercially competitive, compliant and timely procurement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to define, validate and consolidate business, technical and commercial requirements.

• Independently manage end-to-end RFx processes, including RFI, RFP and RFQ, from requirement finalization through commercial evaluation, negotiation, recommendation and award.

• Source and procure IT hardware, software, cloud services, managed services, technology consulting and fintech platforms.

• Conduct market assessments, supplier identification and price benchmarking to support sourcing and negotiation strategies.

• Prepare clear commercial evaluations, total cost of ownership comparisons and negotiation recommendations.

• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, licensing and subscription models, payment terms, service levels, support and maintenance, and other procurement-related commercial terms.

• Maintain complete sourcing documentation, approvals, commercial evaluations and negotiation records to ensure policy compliance and audit readiness.

• Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities through negotiation, benchmarking, demand management and commercial model improvement.

• Manage assigned sourcing projects independently, monitor key milestones and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.

• Drive procurement process improvements, automation and simplification initiatives that enhance efficiency and value delivery.

• Create reports on the sourcing projects handled and share with Line Manager for clear visibility on the spend.

• Business Graduate with preferably Procurement Certifications like CIPS, SPSM etc.;

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Technology Procurement in Financial Services Institution.

• Familiar with local market dynamics in particular and regional / international in general.

• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity;

• Strong negotiations skills including exposure to ERP, B2B Systems, eTenders, eAuctions etc.;

• Relationship management, people management and networking skills

Communication, negotiation & management skills.