Global IT Sourcing Leader – Strategy & Negotiation

randstad professional; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus scheme

Pension

Training budget

Travel allowances

Annual vacation

Job summary

JDE Peet's is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager – IT to define and execute the global IT procurement strategy. You will partner with Global IT, Digital, Finance and Legal leadership to drive value, manage a EUR 70–100 million annual spend, and lead negotiations with software, cloud, and IT services vendors.

This Level E role reports to senior stakeholders, shaping long-term technology sourcing decisions while promoting sustainability and risk management across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience; global IT exposure.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software, cloud, SaaS and technology services.

Responsibilities

• Own global IT category strategy aligned with the company’s digital transformation roadmap.
• Partner with IT, Digital, Security and Finance Leadership to shape sourcing decisions.
• Lead complex IT sourcing initiatives across software, cloud, infrastructure and IT services.
• Negotiate and manage multi-year supplier agreements with strategic vendors.
• Develop supplier partnerships and governance with Executive Business Reviews.
• Monitor technology market developments and shape sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Manage category risk including cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.
• Promote procurement excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Global procurement

Analytical thinking

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

JDE Peet's is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager – IT to define and execute the global IT procurement strategy. You will partner with Global IT, Digital, Finance and Legal leadership to drive value, manage a EUR 70–100 million annual spend, and lead negotiations with software, cloud, and IT services vendors.

This Level E role reports to senior stakeholders, shaping long-term technology sourcing decisions while promoting sustainability and risk management across the organization.