Global IT Sourcing Leader for Digital Transformation

Zentiva Poland; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zentiva is seeking a Category Manager - IT to design, deploy, and evolve global sourcing strategies for IT hardware, software, and services in a regulated pharma environment. You will partner with IT, Digital, Finance, and Business units to drive value, set governance, and optimise costs while supporting cybersecurity and continuity.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong negotiations, and delivery of IT programmes such as ERP and cloud transformations, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Procurement, IT, Digital, or related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, ideally IT/Digital in pharma or FMCG.
• Strong expertise in IT category strategy, supplier relationship management, and complex negotiations.
• Solid understanding of IT cost structures, software licensing models, cloud economics, and service delivery frameworks.
• Proven experience managing global suppliers and delivering complex procurement projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and project leadership skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global, multi-year category strategies for IT hardware, software, cloud solutions, and IT services.
• Align sourcing strategies with IT and digital roadmaps, cybersecurity requirements, data integrity standards, and cost optimisation objectives.
• Drive value creation through licence and application rationalisation, vendor consolidation, platform standardisation, and scalable cloud-based solutions.
• Monitor IT market trends, including software licensing, cloud economics, AI, automation, and vendor developments, translating insights into sourcing decisions.
• Lead strategic relationships with key IT suppliers, including OEMs, software publishers, cloud providers, and service partners.
• Design and implement a structured SRM framework, including supplier segmentation, governance models, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define, monitor, and challenge supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews.
• Mitigate supplier risk through dual sourcing strategies, exit planning, cybersecurity assessments, and business continuity measures.
• Partner closely with Procurement CoE, IT & Digital, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams.
• Support major technology programmes such as ERP implementations, cloud transformations, infrastructure upgrades, and digital initiatives.
• Contribute to IT governance forums and strategic decision-making bodies.
• Support annual budgeting and Long Range Planning (LRP) activities for IT spend.
• Challenge demand forecasts, cost drivers, and sourcing models to identify productivity and optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure budget control, forecast accuracy, and variance analysis across IT categories.
• Work with Procurement CoE and Finance to track savings delivery, cost evolution, and capitalisation impacts.
• Integrate ESG criteria into supplier selection, evaluation, and performance management.
• Promote sustainable practices and collaborate with suppliers on carbon reduction initiatives.
• Monitor and report sustainability KPIs in line with corporate ESG objectives and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, cybersecurity requirements, data integrity standards, and audit expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, contracts, and supplier records.
• Proactively manage supplier, contract, and operational risks.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Procurement, IT, Digital, or related field

Job description

Zentiva is seeking a Category Manager - IT to design, deploy, and evolve global sourcing strategies for IT hardware, software, and services in a regulated pharma environment. You will partner with IT, Digital, Finance, and Business units to drive value, set governance, and optimise costs while supporting cybersecurity and continuity.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong negotiations, and delivery of IT programmes such as ERP and cloud transformations, with an emphasis on