Procurement Analyst

My Client is an US based regulated Crypto Exchange.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for IT outsourcing categories, including infra, network, IT operations/managed services, and cybersecurity.
• Evaluate technical service proposals, SLA commitments, and pricing models; partner with IT/Infosec to assess risk, stability, and cost tradeoffs.
• Drive vendor selection and contract negotiation with measurable cost, performance, and compliance outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and optimize procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process including sourcing, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, negotiate favorable terms, and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct market research and cost analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for savings or alternative sourcing.
• Oversee procurement planning based on business needs, project timelines, and inventory requirements.
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and approval workflows, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company policies.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives and resolve procurement issues.
• Monitor compliance with procurement policies, ensuring proper documentation, audit readiness, and internal controls.
• Track procurement KPIs such as cost savings, lead times, supplier performance, and contract adherence.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of common IT outsourcing technical services and commercial models, including:infrastructure (Infra) services,Network services,Tech Center / IT Operations / Managed Services,Cybersecurity services
• Ability to read and evaluate service scope, SLA terms, and pricing structures (rate cards, usage-based billing, tiered pricing, managed services bundles, etc.).
• Proven ability to partner with technical stakeholders (IT/Infosec/Engineering) to translate business/technical needs into sourcing, vendor comparison, and contracting decisions.
• Strong end-to-end execution capability in IT procurement: sourcing, vendor benchmarking/comparison, negotiation, cost analysis, award recommendation, and implementation/roll-out.
• Candidates must still be hands-on in day-to-day procurement delivery, not purely strategic/consultative.
• Familiarity with procurement for cloud services (AWS / Azure / GCP / cloud managed services) including:Complex billing consumption models.Architecture/SLA considerations

Capacity and cost optimization

• Ability to evaluate technical vendor proposals and align sourcing with service-level and security requirements.
• 5 years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or strategic sourcing role.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and favorable contract terms.
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices, contract structures, and supply chain principles.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP platforms, and Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Experience in cloud server/security/AI/Infrastrcuture products
• English required; Chinese (Mandarin) strongly preferred to support cross-region stakeholders and suppliers.
• Candidate located in or able to operate primarily in US or Asia-Pacific time zones
• Experience in technology, fintech, or cloud services companies is a strong plus.