Director of Technology Vendor Strategy

AVEVA Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits fund

28 days annual leave

Job summary

AVEVA seeks a Director of Technology Vendor Management to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, software licensing governance, and supplier relationships for its global R&D arms. You will oversee outsourcing, negotiations, risk management, and compliance across a broad technology ecosystem including AI, cloud, and developer tooling.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, procurement governance, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Security, Finance, and R&D leaders in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience structuring and negotiating complex enterprise software licenses and cloud commitments.
• Proven ability to lead global outsourcing strategies and manage large technology vendor portfolios.
• Deep understanding of software licensing governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement lifecycle for R&D assets, tools, cloud services, AI tech, and external engineering services.
• Direct global outsourcing partnerships and technology service provider relationships.
• Own complex multi-year software, services, cloud and OEM licensing negotiations and governance.

Skills

Commercial & Legal

Outsourcing Mgmt

Tech Supply Chain

AI & Emerging Tech

Regulatory Acumen

Leadership & Influence

Job description

AVEVA seeks a Director of Technology Vendor Management to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, software licensing governance, and supplier relationships for its global R&D arms. You will oversee outsourcing, negotiations, risk management, and compliance across a broad technology ecosystem including AI, cloud, and developer tooling.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, procurement governance, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Security, Finance, and R&D leaders in a hybrid