Head of Group Technology Procurement

Job Overview

The Head of Group Technology Procurement at SCBX Group is a strategic leadership role reporting directly to the Group CTO. This role is responsible for overseeing technology procurement across the entire group, driving cost savings, ensuring compliance, and building a high-performing procurement team. The successful candidate will lead the transformation from traditional procurement to AI-assisted and automated procurement practices, establishing a future-ready procurement operations model, standards, and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and build a high-performing technology procurement team of 20+ professionals.
• Oversee procurement activities across the group, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Drive cost optimization and compliance across all technology procurement initiatives.
• Develop and enhance the group procurement operations model, standards, and policies.
• Champion the adoption of AI and automation in procurement processes to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Establish a group-wide vendor management function to ensure strategic partnerships and performance.
• Manage strategic procurement initiatives and collaborate with the Head of General Procurement.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders across the group to ensure seamless procurement operations.
• Utilize Oracle FMS and other enterprise tools to support procurement activities and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in procurement and process improvement within a group environment.
• Strong understanding of AI and automation technologies and their application in procurement.
• Experience with Oracle Financial Management System (FMS).
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
  

Key Performance Indicators

• Cost savings achieved through strategic procurement initiatives.
• Compliance rate with procurement policies and standards.
• Adoption rate of AI-assisted procurement tools and processes.
• Vendor performance and relationship management metrics.
• Team performance and development milestones.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and collaboration effectiveness.

Why Join Us?
Join SCBX Group to lead a transformative journey in technology procurement. Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Drive impactful change through AI and automation, and shape the future of procurement across the group.