Associate, Technology Sourcing Manager

About the role

DBS is seeking a Technology Sourcing Manager (Associate) to support sourcing and vendor management across technology categories such as IT professional services, product PS, software, cloud, infrastructure and cybersecurity. The role works closely with Technology, Procurement, Risk, Legal and business stakeholders on sourcing initiatives, vendor evaluations, market assessments and commercial engagements. It suits someone with technology sourcing or procurement experience who wants broader exposure across technology domains.

Key responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities and supplier research across technology categories, and help develop sourcing strategies and category initiatives
• Partner with Technology and business stakeholders to define requirements, evaluation criteria and vendor assessment frameworks
• Coordinate sourcing events including RFI, RFP, RFQ and supplier due diligence, and prepare documentation, business cases and recommendation papers
• Take part in commercial discussions and contract reviews with suppliers, and track sourcing milestones
• Ensure compliance with procurement, governance and third-party risk requirements, and support vendor onboarding and due diligence
• Monitor technology market trends, conduct benchmarking and spend analysis, and support contract renewal planning
• Build working relationships with Technology, Procurement, Finance, Risk and business teams

Required profile

• 2-3 years of experience in technology sourcing, procurement, vendor management, consulting or related fields
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives for technology products and services
• Exposure to software, cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity or IT professional services
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries is advantageous
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, ITIL or cloud certifications are advantageous

Required skills

• Understanding of sourcing and procurement processes
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to analyse information for sourcing decisions
• Commercial awareness and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments, with strong written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of technology platforms, software licensing, cloud services or IT sourcing is required
• Familiarity with vendor selection, contract management and supplier engagement; knowledge of FI/banking governance and third-party risk is an advantage