Global IT Sourcing Leader: Strategy & Savings

Jdeprofessional

Utrecht

Hybrid

EUR 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

JDE Peet's Utrecht, Netherlands, seeks a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for IT to own the sourcing strategy across a €100M IT spend, delivering best-in-class cost results in a global matrix. You will lead category planning, advise senior stakeholders, drive TCO savings, and negotiate with global technology suppliers, while building strong supplier relationships and ensuring contract compliance.

A strategic mindset and deep IT category expertise are essential; MBA or higher qualification

Qualifications

6+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience in IT or technology categories.
Experience managing complex global technology suppliers and enterprise-level agreements.
Strategic mindset with strong analytical capability and commercial curiosity.
Track record delivering cost and cash results in a global environment.
Experience leading category strategies and cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of technology supplier business models and market trends.
Excellent negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship skills.
Degree level education; MBA or further qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic category planning across software, cloud, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and IT services.
Advise senior IT, Digital, Security, and Finance stakeholders with market insights and benchmarking.
Identify and implement total cost of ownership savings opportunities.
Lead complex commercial negotiations with global technology suppliers and partners.
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure contract execution.
Oversee risk management and ensure compliance with internal policies.
Monitor technology market developments and evolving commercial practices.