Senior Tech Procurement & Commercial Lead

Korn Ferry Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a Commercial Lead (Technology Procurement) based in London, with on-site and hybrid work options in London, Birmingham or Bristol. You will lead complex technology procurements, guiding commercial strategy, demand analysis, and best-practice delivery while ensuring compliance with procurement law and governance.

You will own category plans, work with stakeholders to design sourcing strategies, and drive value for money through robust supplier engagement, risk management,

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex commercial activities in digital/tech settings.
• Ability to engage with suppliers at senior levels and deliver multiple projects.
• Experience in high value/risk procurements and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and deliver a large range of technology procurements, leading strategy and delivery.
• Own and deliver subcategory and sourcing plans with stakeholder input and market insights.
• Ensure procurement activity aligns with public procurement law, governance, and assurance processes; manage end-to-end delivery.
• Develop market-facing category plans and framework management mechanisms to deliver innovative propositions.
• Provide advice on commercial risk management and mitigation planning.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Technology procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Job description

Korn Ferry is seeking a Commercial Lead (Technology Procurement) based in London, with on-site and hybrid work options in London, Birmingham or Bristol. You will lead complex technology procurements, guiding commercial strategy, demand analysis, and best-practice delivery while ensuring compliance with procurement law and governance.

You will own category plans, work with stakeholders to design sourcing strategies, and drive value for money through robust supplier engagement, risk management,