IT Procurement Transformation & Governance Lead (18 Months)

SSAB; Hämeenlinnan seutukunta; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB is seeking a Development & Governance Manager to lead IT Procurement, focusing on Procurement Excellence, Digitalization, Contract Management and Software Asset Management. The 18-month temporary role emphasizes process development, governance and data-driven improvements across an international organization.

You will collaborate with stakeholders globally, drive standardization, and develop digital procurement capabilities, analytics and compliance programs while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in procurement, preferably IT procurement.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, sourcing, supplier management and contract governance.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in economics, technology, law or another relevant field.
• Very good written and spoken English; strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay processes to strengthen governance, compliance and process maturity.
• Drive supplier lifecycle management, onboarding and sustainability requirements.
• Maintain contract and RFx templates, clause libraries and procurement documentation with key stakeholders.
• Govern key contracts and Digital Roadmap agreements, including cost follow-up, change management and risk prevention.
• Develop digital procurement capabilities, automation and AI-enabled processes to improve efficiency and adoption.
• Deliver analytics, reporting and KPI frameworks to increase transparency and support data-driven decision-making.
• Establish and govern Software Asset Management practices to optimize licenses and control software costs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract governance

Supplier management

Source-to-Contract

Procure-to-Pay

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in economics/technology/law

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Contract management systems

Software Asset Management

Job description

SSAB is seeking a Development & Governance Manager to lead IT Procurement, focusing on Procurement Excellence, Digitalization, Contract Management and Software Asset Management. The 18-month temporary role emphasizes process development, governance and data-driven improvements across an international organization.

You will collaborate with stakeholders globally, drive standardization, and develop digital procurement capabilities, analytics and compliance programs while maintaining strong