Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT

Huxley; Utrecht; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Huxley is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT to lead the development and execution of a worldwide IT procurement strategy in a digitally transforming organization. You will manage multi-vendor relationships, drive value, governance, and risk management at the executive level.

You will collaborate with IT, Digital, Finance, Security and Legal teams to optimize spend across software, cloud, cybersecurity, telecom, and IT services, while guiding supplier performance and sustainability

Qualifications

• 8+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Experience in global IT procurement categories.
• Proven track record negotiating complex global agreements.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive influencing skills.
• Experience operating within global matrix organizations.

Responsabilités

• Own and execute the global IT category strategy aligned with the digital transformation roadmap.
• Partner with IT, Digital, Finance, Security and Legal leadership on sourcing decisions.
• Lead initiatives across Enterprise Software, SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Telecom, MSP, Digital Platforms.
• Build multi-year cost optimization, productivity and TCO improvement programs.
• Lead executive-level commercial negotiations with global tech suppliers.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships and governance frameworks.
• Drive Executive Business Reviews with key partners.
• Monitor market trends and AI-driven transformation in tech sourcing.
• Manage category risks including cybersecurity, compliance and supplier resilience.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Executive influencing

Global procurement

Vendor management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA

Description du poste

• Technology Vendor Management

Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT

We are looking for an experienced Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT to lead the development and execution of a global IT procurement strategy within a large international organization undergoing significant digital transformation. This is a highly strategic leadership position with responsibility for managing an annual IT spend of approximately €70M-€100M across software, cloud, cybersecurity, telecom, infrastructure, digital platforms, and IT services. The role partners closely with senior stakeholders across IT, Digital, Finance, Security, and Legal functions to drive commercial value, innovation, supplier performance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the global IT category strategy aligned with the organization’s digital transformation roadmap.
• Partner with Global IT, Digital, Security, Finance, and Legal leadership teams on sourcing and investment decisions.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across:
  • Enterprise Software
  • SaaS Platforms
  • Cloud Services
  • Infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Telecommunications
  • Managed Services
  • Digital Platforms
• Build and execute multi-year cost optimization, productivity, working capital, and TCO improvement programs.
• Lead executive-level commercial negotiations with global technology suppliers.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships and governance frameworks.
• Drive Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) with key technology partners.
• Monitor market trends, AI-driven transformation, supplier landscapes, and emerging commercial models.
• Manage category-related risks including cybersecurity, compliance, business continuity, and supplier resilience.
• Promote procurement excellence, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience.
• Strong experience within global IT procurement categories.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Enterprise Software
  • Cloud Computing
  • SaaS
  • IT Services
  • Technology Vendor Management
• Proven track record negotiating complex global agreements.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers such as software vendors, cloud providers, system integrators, and outsourcing partners.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive influencing skills.
• Experience operating within global matrix organizations.
• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation programs.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Leadership
• Executive Influencing
• Global Collaboration
• Change Management
• Ownership & Accountability

KPIs

• Productivity Savings Delivery
• Total Cost of Ownership Improvements
• Supplier Innovation
• Supplier Performance
• Executive Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Contract Compliance
• Risk Mitigation
• Sustainability Targets
• Procurement Maturity
• Working Capital Improvement

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