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Looking for a challenging and exciting role in the Fintech industry SCBX is seeking an experienced professional to join our dynamic Technology Team.

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.

If you are a highly motivated professional with experience in Information Technology Procurement, and have a passion for fintech as well as an interest in joining a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.