Strategic IT Sourcing Lead for Infra & Apps

EPSA; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EPSA is seeking an experienced IT Project Buyer to join the Procurement & Outsourcing team and drive strategic sourcing initiatives across IT Infrastructure, Applications, and Digital Services. Lead end-to-end RFx processes, negotiate terms, and align with regulatory requirements within complex banking transformation programmes.

Collaborate with IT, Legal, Risk and Finance, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact projects in highly regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Vendor Management.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT sourcing projects.
• Experience in banking, financial services, insurance or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong expertise in either IT Infrastructure sourcing or Application/Software sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT sourcing initiatives from initial requirements through supplier selection and contract award.
• Define and execute sourcing strategies in collaboration with IT Category Managers and key business stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes, including RFI, RFP and RFQ activities.
• Lead commercial, contractual and service-related negotiations with IT suppliers.
• Support sourcing initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, data, software, SaaS, business applications and digital services.
• Ensure alignment with procurement policies, supplier governance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Risk, Finance and other stakeholders within complex transformation programmes.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

RFx management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement/Economics/Finance/Business Engineering

Job description

EPSA is seeking an experienced IT Project Buyer to join the Procurement & Outsourcing team and drive strategic sourcing initiatives across IT Infrastructure, Applications, and Digital Services. Lead end-to-end RFx processes, negotiate terms, and align with regulatory requirements within complex banking transformation programmes.

Collaborate with IT, Legal, Risk and Finance, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact projects in highly regulated environments.