Global IT Procurement Lead — CIO-Level Strategy

Forvis Mazars Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Group is seeking an experienced IT procurement leader to define and execute a global sourcing strategy across major IT domains. You will report to the Group Head of IT Procurement and act as a strategic partner to the CIO and RCIO, coordinating with regional teams across 100+ countries.

You will own vendor consolidation, enterprise negotiations, and governance for software, cloud, cybersecurity, and hardware, leading global RFx programs and executive reviews to deliver tangible

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, consulting, or category leadership roles.
• Hands-on leadership in sourcing of Software/SaaS platforms, Cloud or cybersecurity solutions.
• Experience driving global vendor negotiations and enterprise agreements.
• Proven engagement with CIO, CISO, and executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Procurement, Engineering/IT Management, Finance/Economics.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute global IT category sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end RFx programs including requirements structuring and evaluation frameworks.
• Negotiate pricing, SLAs, and commercial models with Tier-1 vendors.
• Partner with legal on GDPR, cybersecurity obligations, and regulatory risk.
• Prepare board-level sourcing recommendations and briefings.

Skills

Advanced commercial negotiation

Strategic sourcing & category mgmt

Financial modeling & TCO evaluation

Independent work in ambiguity

Executive/vendor management

Education

BA/MA in Business Administration

Supply Chain / Procurement

Engineering / IT Management

Finance / Economics

Job description

Forvis Mazars Group is seeking an experienced IT procurement leader to define and execute a global sourcing strategy across major IT domains. You will report to the Group Head of IT Procurement and act as a strategic partner to the CIO and RCIO, coordinating with regional teams across 100+ countries.

You will own vendor consolidation, enterprise negotiations, and governance for software, cloud, cybersecurity, and hardware, leading global RFx programs and executive reviews to deliver tangible