Global Procurement Manager Technology

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Noord-Holland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is representing an international consumer-focused organisation seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager for Technology. You will lead a team, manage a broad technology spend across software, cloud, infrastructure and services, and partner with senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes digital transformation, supplier relationships and value creation, with a 12-month contract and hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement teams within an international organisation.
• Background in Technology, IT or Digital Services procurement.
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills.
• Experience operating within matrix organisations and fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and SAP Ariba Procurement.
• Strong commercial, analytical and leadership capabilities.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technology Procurement team.
• Define and execute category strategies across technology and digital services.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Technology, Finance and Legal.
• Drive supplier performance, governance and commercial optimisation.
• Identify cost-saving and value creation opportunities.
• Support digital transformation and business improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Technology procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Matrix organisations

SAP

SAP Ariba

Commercial & analytical

English fluency

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Job description

One of my clients, an international consumer-focused organisation operating across multiple European markets, is looking for an experienced procurement leader to take ownership of its Technology procurement function on an interim freelance basis. This is a freelance assignment for an experienced procurement professional who can quickly step into a leadership role and support the organisation through an important phase of digital transformation and procurement development.

As the business continues to invest in digital transformation and technology innovation, procurement plays a key role in supporting strategic initiatives, managing critical supplier relationships and driving long-term value creation.

The Role

As Senior Procurement Manager Technology, you will be responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals and managing a broad technology spend portfolio covering software, cloud, infrastructure, digital platforms and technology services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technology Procurement team
• Define and execute category strategies across technology and digital services
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Technology, Finance and Legal
• Drive supplier performance, governance and commercial optimisation
• Identify cost-saving and value creation opportunities
• Support digital transformation and business improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Experience leading procurement teams within an international organisation
• Background in Technology, IT or Digital Services procurement
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills
• Experience operating within matrix organisations and fast-paced environments
• Hands-on experience with SAP and SAP Ariba Procurement
• Strong commercial, analytical and leadership capabilities
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Experience within complex international organisations
• Exposure to procurement or digital transformation programmes
• Experience managing significant spend portfolios

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• International scope and visibility
• Leadership responsibility with team management
• Direct exposure to senior stakeholders
• Significant technology spend under management
• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy and business growth
• Strong balance between strategic and operational responsibilities
• Initial contract duration of 12 months
• Hybrid working model

If you can see yourself leading a Technology Procurement function, managing a team and influencing key business and technology decisions within an international organisation, I would be pleased to tell you more about this opportunity.