Global D&T Category Manager

GloPros; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GloPros is seeking a Global D&T Category Manager to lead the global procurement strategy for Digital & Technology. You will optimize technology spend, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and manage key supplier relationships across SaaS, cloud, and enterprise software.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, mitigate risks, and deliver long-term value through strategic technology partnerships in an international, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of strategic procurement experience, with 5+ years in IT/Digital Technology.
• Strong knowledge of IT sourcing, SaaS, Cloud, and enterprise software.
• Proven experience negotiating complex global contracts with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience working in international, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global procurement strategies for SaaS, Cloud, and ERP/CRM.
• Lead complex sourcing projects and commercial negotiations.
• Manage strategic relationships with global technology vendors such as Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, and Accenture.
• Partner with D&T, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Mitigate risks related to cybersecurity, compliance, and vendor dependency.

Skills

Strategic procurement

IT/digital procurement

Vendor management

Global contracting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

As the Global D&T Category Manager, you will lead the global procurement strategy for Digital & Technology categories. You will optimize technology spend, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, manage key supplier relationships, and act as a trusted partner for senior D&T stakeholders.

You will support digital transformation by identifying cost optimization opportunities, reducing supplier risks, and creating long-term value through strategic technology partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global procurement strategies across SaaS, Cloud, Enterprise Software (ERP/CRM), and IT Professional Services.
• Lead complex sourcing projects, supplier selections, and commercial negotiations.
• Manage strategic relationships with global technology vendors such as Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, and Accenture.
• Partner with D&T, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Mitigate risks related to cybersecurity, compliance, and vendor dependency.

Candidate Profile

• 7–10+ years of experience in strategic procurement, with 5+ years focused on IT/Digital Technology procurement.
• Strong knowledge of IT sourcing, SaaS, Cloud, enterprise software, and technology suppliers.
• Proven experience negotiating complex global contracts and managing senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience working in international, matrixed organizations.

You are a strategic procurement professional who combines commercial expertise with a strong understanding of digital technology and can drive value through global supplier partnerships.