Procurement Lead IT

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & People ManagementLead, coach, and develop a team of Strategic Sourcers and Senior Strategic Sourcers.Conduct performance reviews, development discussions, and succession planning activities.Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of sourcing talent.Foster a high-performance culture focused on client value, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Mentor team members on sourcing strategies, negotiation techniques, stakeholder management, and category expertise.Drive knowledge sharing and best-practice adoption across the IT sourcing community.Promote employee engagement and create development opportunities for team members.Client & Stakeholder ManagementAct as senior trusted advisor to executive stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs, CPOs, CFOs, Managing Directors, and Procurement Leadership.Build and maintain strategic client relationships to ensure long-term value creation and client satisfaction.Support complex executive-level discussions, escalations, and negotiations.Ensure consistent delivery quality across all sourcing initiatives managed by the team.Identify opportunities to expand sourcing support and strategic value delivery for clients.Sourcing & Commercial LeadershipOversee multiple high-value sourcing initiatives across software, hardware, cloud, telecommunications, outsourcing, managed services, and infrastructure categories.Provide strategic guidance on sourcing approaches, commercial models, supplier strategies, and negotiation tactics.Support and lead negotiations for large-scale and strategic supplier agreements.Review and challenge sourcing strategies to maximize savings, value creation, and risk mitigation.Ensure sourcing projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to client expectations.Drive adoption of market benchmarks and category intelligence to strengthen negotiation outcomes.Operational ExcellenceManage team capacity, workload prioritization, and resource allocation across clients and projects.Monitor sourcing pipeline, delivery performance, and service levels.Ensure compliance with client policies, procurement standards, legal requirements, and internal governance processes.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing processes, tools, templates, and methodologies.Leverage technology, analytics, and AI-enabled sourcing tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Market & Category LeadershipMaintain deep understanding of IT market trends, supplier landscapes, emerging technologies, and commercial developments.Act as category leader for designated IT sourcing domains.Develop category strategies, market intelligence, benchmarks, and supplier insights.Support business development activities, solution design, and client presentations where required.Identify opportunities for innovation, supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and operating model improvements.Required Experience & SkillsProfessional Experience10+ years of IT sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or commercial experience.3–5+ years of people leadership experience.Proven track record managing high-performing sourcing teams.Extensive experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives and large-scale negotiations.Experience working in multinational and multi-client environments.Demonstrated success managing executive-level stakeholder relationships.IT Category ExpertiseStrong knowledge across multiple IT domains, including:Software licensing, pricing models, and enterprise agreementsCloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)IT infrastructure and data centresEnd-user devices and hardware sourcingManaged services and outsourcingNetwork and telecommunications servicesCybersecurity solutions and servicesNearshore and offshore delivery modelsEmerging technologies including AI and automation solutionsLeadership SkillsStrong people leadership and coaching capabilities.Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.Ability to influence senior executives and drive strategic decisions.Proven capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong conflict resolution and escalation management skills.High degree of accountability and ownership.Commercial & Analytical SkillsExpert negotiation and supplier management capabilities.Strong financial, commercial, and contractual understanding.Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with benchmarking, cost modelling, and business case development.Strong risk management and decision-making capabilities.Technical & Language SkillsExperience using e-sourcing and procurement technologies.Advanced Microsoft Office and analytics capabilities.Familiarity with AI-enabled sourcing tools and digital procurement platforms.Business fluency in English.Additional languages are considered an advantage.