IT Services Procurement Category Specialist

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Title: IT Services Procurement Category Specialist

Team: Procurement & Supply Chain

Reports to: Enterprise Procurement Category Director

Location: Mauritius

Who we are

Cobalt Ridge Ltd is a newly established support services Company that has been formed to better support and strengthen our long-standing Mauritian based business as well as other global finance operations across our Enterprise.

Role Overview

The Software Procurement Category Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of category strategies while also managing operational procurement activities for Information Technology Services. This role combines sourcing, contracting, procurement execution, and strategic analysis to drive cost efficiencies, supplier performance, and procurement excellence across a range of Information Technology Implementation & Management Services enabling Software & Systems implementations and IT specific contingent labor services. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, commercially astute, and capable of balancing transactional procurement with strategic category initiatives in a fast-paced and complex business environment.

Typical responsibilities will include:

1. 1.       Category Sourcing & Procurement Execution

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT services (Software, Consulting, Project Implementation, Information Security).
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Manage the full procurement process: supplier identification, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and PO creation.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

2. Contracting & Supplier Negotiations

• Negotiate pricing, SLAs, and contract terms to optimize business value.
• Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams to draft contracts aligning with corporate policies.
• Monitor contract performance and manage timely renewals and renegotiations.

3. Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and resolve issues.
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand needs and align sourcing strategies.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with governance policies.

4. Purchase Order (PO) & Transactional Procurement Management

• Create and manage POs, ensuring timely processing and compliance with financial controls.
• Track requisitions, approvals, and invoicing issues, collaborating with Accounts Payable and Finance teams.

5. Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving and process optimization opportunities.
• Support cross-functional teams in driving procurement efficiencies and cost reduction.
• Contribute to automation and digitization projects to improve procurement operations and reporting.

What makes a great candidate?

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-6 years of procurement experience, ideally in Software and IT procurement categories.
• Certifications (Preferred but not Required): CIPS, CPSM, or relevant procurement/supply chain certifications.
• Industry Exposure: Experience in fast-paced industries such as Technology, Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, or Financial Services is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in ERP & e-Procurement tools (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and supplier risk management processes.
• Procurement & Sourcing: Skilled in strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiation with a focus on cost optimization.
• Negotiation & Commercial Acumen: Strong in contract negotiations, TCO analysis, and driving cost-saving initiatives.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Effective communicator with experience managing internal stakeholders and supplier relationships.
• Data & Problem Solving: Analytical thinker, comfortable with data-driven insights and resolving procurement issues.
• Organization & Time Management: Capable of managing multiple projects with strong prioritization and attention to detail.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position.  Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time.  Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive.  The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description.  The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Must be legally authorized to work in Mauritius without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.