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Thunes is a global fintech company operating a Direct Global Network that enables real-time payments across 130+ countries and 80+ currencies. The network connects to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, serving major clients including Uber, Deliveroo, Grab, and WeChat. Headquartered in Singapore with 14 global offices, Thunes provides payment infrastructure through its proprietary SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform.
The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead end-to-end technology sourcing and vendor lifecycle management for the organization. This is a strategic role requiring deep expertise in IT procurement, technology sourcing, and software asset management.
Key responsibilities include:
**Strategic Sourcing & Lifecycle Management:**
- Manage complete RFx processes: drafting RFPs, establishing evaluation criteria, and aligning technology selections with business objectives
- Lead commercial and contractual negotiations for enterprise software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS), IT hardware, and telecom services, with experience negotiating with major publishers such as Google, AWS, Oracle, and Salesforce
- Oversee IT asset lifecycles in partnership with technology leaders, monitoring software usage, renewal cycles, and hardware replacement schedules
**Procurement Tool Optimization & Data Analytics:**
- Administer and optimize digital procurement software to automate purchasing workflows and enhance system efficiency
- Track key spend metrics and build comprehensive dashboards to identify cost-saving opportunities, vendor consolidation possibilities, and process improvements
- Train and support internal teams on procurement systems, ensuring compliant purchase order generation, accurate data entry, and adherence to governance frameworks
**Vendor & Stakeholder Management:**
- Evaluate vendor performance against established SLAs and KPIs, proactively resolving compliance or billing disputes
- Mitigate supply chain and business risks by assessing vendor financial health, cybersecurity postures, and compliance with global data regulatory standards (including GDPR)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Legal, and Finance departments to ensure budgetary alignment and seamless contract review cycles
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- 5 to 6 years of dedicated experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing, or software asset management
- Deep technical and core competencies in strategic contract negotiations with major technology publishers
- Comprehensive legal and contractual acumen regarding cloud licensing and data privacy frameworks
- Advanced data analytical skills
- Professional procurement credentials such as MCIPS/CIPS, CPSM, or ITIL foundations are highly preferred
