Head - Procurement (Technology)

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Implement bank-wide procurement strategy and a procurement framework covering technology and other goods and services.
• Negotiate complex technology contracts with hyperscalers, software providers, system integrators, and managed-service vendors.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and critical third parties, including commercial value, service performance, risk, and long-term contracts.
• Lead procurement initiatives, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and demand planning.
• Direct internal demand management and provide input to the Procurement Committee on strategic transactions and vendor selection.
• Set team objectives, manage performance and development, and provide feedback to support team contribution and engagement.
• Contribute to budgets, monitor financial performance, improve departmental processes, and participate in organisational change initiatives.

Experience and qualifications

• At least 10 years of technology procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor-management experience, with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• CIPS accreditation or equivalent.
• Track record leading large-scale technology procurement, complex commercial negotiations, and contract execution.
• Experience with major global technology vendors, including hyperscalers, enterprise software providers, and technology services organisations.
• Strong understanding of technology contracts, commercial structures, licensing models, and vendor risk.
• Ability to influence senior business, technology, and supplier stakeholders.

Benefits and development

• Competitive salary and eligibility for a variable pay plan.
• Benefits include medical, life, and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, preferential loan and finance rates, staff discounts, and education assistance for certain job levels.
• Flexible and remote working options may be available, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
• Learning and development opportunities include instructor-led courses, e-learning, on-the-job training, and professional development programmes.