Group Procurement Manager IT

Mediq; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive secondary employment benefit

Autonomy to develop sourcing strategy

International exposure

Job summary

Mediq is seeking a Group Procurement Manager IT to lead strategic IT sourcing across Europe. You will own an IT procurement portfolio of about €30 million, covering software/SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, hardware, telecom and IT services, balancing value with risk across multiple markets.

You will shape sourcing roadmaps, negotiate high‑value contracts, and drive supplier relationships with IT leadership to deliver measurable savings and commercial value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, IT or related field.
• 7+ years in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing with IT category focus.
• Experience with enterprise software, SaaS, cloud/infrastructure procurement.
• Proven track record in high‑value negotiations and delivering savings.
• Knowledge of software licensing, contract lifecycle, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Group IT procurement strategies for software/SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, hardware, telecom and IT services.
• Lead RFI/RFP processes, tenders and complex negotiations with international IT suppliers.
• Challenge requirements and licensing models to identify sustainable savings and avoid lock‑in.
• Negotiate and manage complex IT contracts including data protection, security and continuity.
• Manage renewals, supplier relationships and cross‑country procurement governance.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, Privacy and Information Security to align sourcing with risk needs.
• Monitor savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance and contract coverage.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

IT procurement

Contract negotiation

Spend analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business/Procurement/IT

Job description

Are you an experienced IT Procurement professional who knows how to turn complex sourcing challenges into measurable business value? Do you enjoy negotiating high-value contracts, challenging senior stakeholders and developing supplier strategies that support business growth and technological innovation?

At Mediq, we are looking for a Group Procurement Manager IT to lead strategic IT sourcing and supplier management across our European organization.

In this senior Group role, you will take ownership of an IT procurement portfolio of approximately €30 million, covering software and SaaS, cloud and infrastructure, hardware, telecom and IT services. You will combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, ensuring that our IT investments deliver commercial value while managing contractual and supplier risks.

You report to the Director Indirect Sourcing and work closely with the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Group IT leadership and stakeholders across our European markets.

Your impact at Mediq

Technology plays an increasingly important role in how Mediq operates and delivers healthcare solutions. As our organization continues to develop, effective IT Procurement is essential to managing costs, strengthening supplier relationships and supporting our digital ambitions.

As Group Procurement Manager IT, you develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with our technology roadmap and business priorities.

You look beyond negotiating competitive prices. You challenge demand, optimize commercial models, identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers and ensure that contracts provide the flexibility, security and continuity our business needs.

Your work has a direct impact on cost efficiency, supplier performance, risk management and the long-term value of our IT investments.

What will you do?

You will take ownership of the Group IT Procurement agenda, from category strategy and supplier selection to contract negotiations and performance management.

Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Developing and executing Group sourcing strategies for software/SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, hardware, telecom and IT services.
• Building a multi‑year sourcing and contract renewal roadmap based on spend analysis, business demand and technology developments.
• Leading complex RFI/RFP processes, tenders and high‑value commercial negotiations with international IT suppliers.
• Challenging business requirements, licensing models and supplier proposals to identify sustainable savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Negotiating and managing complex IT contracts, including pricing, indexation, licensing, data protection, cybersecurity, liability, continuity and exit arrangements.
• Proactively managing contract renewals, reducing supplier lock‑in and preventing unmanaged spend.
• Developing strategic supplier relationships, leading business reviews and driving improvements in performance, innovation and commercial value.
• Identifying opportunities for supplier consolidation, demand aggregation and standardization across our European markets.
• Working closely with IT, Finance, Legal, Privacy and Information Security to ensure sourcing decisions support business needs and risk requirements.
• Monitoring and reporting on savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, contract coverage and procurement priorities.

What do you bring?

You are a commercially driven Procurement professional who understands the complexity of IT sourcing and knows how to create value in an international environment.

You combine strong negotiation skills with a good understanding of technology, contracts and supplier markets. You are comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and know how to balance commercial opportunities with operational continuity and risk management.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Brings

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, IT or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, including substantial responsibility for IT categories.
• Demonstrable experience with enterprise software and SaaS, cloud/infrastructure and IT services procurement.
• A strong track record in complex, high‑value commercial negotiations and delivering measurable savings or cost avoidance.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, subscription models, contract lifecycle management and supplier governance.
• Experience negotiating contractual topics such as data protection, information security, AI, liability, business continuity and vendor lock‑in.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate spend, benchmark and contract data into effective sourcing strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence senior IT and business leaders.
• Experience working across multiple countries and managing different local requirements within a Group sourcing strategy.
• A proactive, independent and hands‑on approach, with strong ownership from strategy through execution.
• A CIPS, NEVI or equivalent Procurement qualification is an advantage.
• Professional fluency in English; Dutch and/or German is an advantage.
• Experience within healthcare or another regulated industry is a plus.

What makes you successful?

You understand that successful IT Procurement is about more than achieving the lowest price.

You create sustainable commercial value by combining strategic sourcing, strong supplier relationships and effective contract management. You anticipate renewals, challenge requirements and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without compromising security, quality or business continuity.

You are a trusted partner to IT leadership and know how to build alignment between Group priorities and local business needs. Most importantly, you take ownership and turn sourcing strategies into measurable results.

What does Mediq offer?

At Mediq, you will step into a senior international Procurement role with significant influence on our IT sourcing strategy and supplier landscape.

We Offer

• A gross monthly salary between €7,000 and €8,500 based on a full‑time position, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• Attractive secondary employment benefits.
• Responsibility for an international IT procurement portfolio of approximately €30 million.
• Direct collaboration with the CIO, Group IT leadership and senior stakeholders across our European markets.
• Significant autonomy to develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives.
• The opportunity to influence our technology investments, supplier relationships and commercial performance.
• A dynamic international environment with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development.

About Mediq

Mediq is a leading European healthcare company supporting healthcare professionals and patients with medical devices, healthcare solutions and services.

Every day, we work to make healthcare more accessible and affordable and help patients live as independently as possible.

Technology is essential to delivering on this ambition. As Group Procurement Manager IT, you will help ensure that our technology investments and supplier partnerships support a reliable, efficient and future‑ready organization.

If you would like more information about the position or recruitment process, please contact Recruitment at [e-mail].