Assistant Manager, Technology Sourcing

Position:
Assistant Manager, Technology Sourcing

Company:
Grab

Location:
Malaysia, Petaling Jaya

Employment type:
Full-time

Short Summary:
Grab Procurement is evolving into a commercial intelligence engine focused on creating enterprise value through smarter supplier relationships and procurement infrastructure. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Regional Category Manager, Technology Procurement, to manage technology sourcing and deliver decision-ready outputs.

Responsibilities:
- Run medium-complexity sourcing workstreams with clear plans and business partner mapping.
- Conduct spend analysis, supplier profiling, and opportunity mapping.
- Design RFQs/RFPs, build cost models, and prepare negotiation positions.
- Manage governance frameworks for technology vendors and hold suppliers accountable.
- Use AI for drafting, researching, and scenario exploration.
- Guide buyer roles on procurement guidelines and workflows.

Requirement:
- 5+ years of direct commercial procurement experience, particularly in Technology.
- Experience with technology RFPs and negotiating enterprise software contracts.
- Familiarity with cloud ecosystem structures and hardware lifecycle frameworks.
- High proficiency in financial modeling and building business cases.
- Strong understanding of procurement value beyond price and ability to influence stakeholders.
- Ownership-first mindset and ability to manage risks effectively.

Benefits:
- Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
- Flexible benefits package through GrabFlex.
- Parental and Birthday leave, and volunteering leave.
- Confidential Grabber Assistance Programme for personal challenges.
- FlexWork arrangements for better work-life balance.