Procurement Category Lead – IT

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans and budgets for sourcing products and services across all MAF OpCos and operating countries within the relevant category.
• Collaborate with Business and Head of Procurement to establish sourcing strategies aligned with legal requirements, internal policies, and business objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for new projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and milestones.
• Identify opportunities for cost improvement through consolidation, standardization, and scoping.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and assess total cost of ownership (TCO) to support decision‑making.
• Achieve or surpass annual sourcing goals and cost savings targets for MAF expenditures.
• Conduct price negotiations and finalize commercial agreements in coordination with MAF Legal.
• Monitor industry trends and market dynamics to leverage emerging opportunities for business advantage.
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