Procurement Specialist at Jane Street

<h3>About the Position</h3> <p>We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to help our global Procurement team 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 which covers servers, networking, storage and desktop-related equipment. <br><br>Additional responsibilities of the role will include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Collaborating with colleagues to anticipate needs and manage requests, ensuring alignment on key project requirements and expected outcomes</li> <li>Developing vendor partnerships through effective communication and ensuring supplier performance aligns with our business goals</li> <li>Managing end-to-end procurement processes, from supplier selection to contracting and supplier management&nbsp;</li> <li>Developing and executing RFX processes (RFQs, RFPs, etc.) in the APAC region</li> <li>Negotiating and redlining agreements in collaboration with our Legal team</li> <li>Demonstrating initiative in resolving discrepancies, following up and closing procurement challenges and issues</li> <li>Using developed negotiation strategies and methods to engage with vendors and formulating contracts that meet our needs while ensuring compliance</li> <li>Collaborating with the wider Procurement team to promote best practices&nbsp;</li> <li>Using data to drive decision-making and effective procurement strategies</li> </ul> <h3>About You</h3> <ul> <li>Have 5-10 years of related experience, and a deep understanding of RFPs, MSAs and SOWs</li> <li>An exceptional communicator; can articulate complex procurement terms and conditions</li> <li>An independent worker who is confident and effective, even when direction is limited and scenarios are complex and ambiguous</li> <li>A strong negotiator; capable of both working collaboratively and leading project management activities</li> <li>Can balance big-picture strategic projects with daily operational tasks, like generating purchase orders</li> <li>Fluent in English</li> </ul> <p><em>If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to [email protected]. </em></p>