Information Technology Procurement Manager

Sotalent; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Sotalent in Amsterdam is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and vendor management for software and cloud across global teams. The role combines strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and risk management to deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, manage cross-border projects, and influence vendor decisions with a focus on licensing, cyber security, and compliance in a fast-paced global environment. Hybrid work offers flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in IT procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Experience negotiating with major software vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, IBM).
• Understanding software licensing models and cloud ecosystems.
• Experience in international, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset; translate data into strategy.
• Procurement compliance and risk management.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies across software and cloud categories.
• Define business needs, vendor strategies, and category plans.
• Deliver end-to-end sourcing (RFX, negotiation, contracting).
• Drive cost optimization and value creation across global spend.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships (enterprise software, hyperscalers).
• Lead negotiations for renewals, pricing, and contract changes.
• Monitor supplier performance, risk, and compliance.
• Ensure strong contract governance and lifecycle management.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across business and technology.
• Lead complex, cross-border sourcing projects.
• Influence decisions and align procurement strategy with goals.
• Collaborate with global teams and offshore stakeholders.

Skills

IT procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiations

License models

Cloud ecosystems

Multi-stakeholder

Data analysis

Procurement compliance

English fluent

Job description

IT Procurement Manager – Software & Cloud (Global)

Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)

About the role

We are looking for a strategic IT Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and vendor management across global software and infrastructure categories.

In this role, you will drive high-impact sourcing initiatives, manage strategic vendor relationships, and influence commercial decisions at a global level. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, innovative, and scalable solutions across a complex technology landscape.

Key responsibilities

Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead sourcing strategies across software and cloud categories
• Define business needs, vendor strategies, and category plans
• Deliver end-to-end sourcing (RFX, negotiation, contracting)
• Drive cost optimization and value creation across global spend
• Manage strategic vendor relationships (e.g., enterprise software providers, hyperscalers)
• Lead negotiations for renewals, pricing, and contract changes
• Monitor supplier performance, risk, and compliance
• Ensure strong contract governance and lifecycle management

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Partner with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams
• Lead complex, cross-border sourcing projects
• Influence decision-making and align procurement strategy with business goals
• Collaborate with global teams and offshore stakeholders

What you’ll bring

• 3–6 years of experience in IT procurement or strategic sourcing
• Strong experience negotiating with major software vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, cloud providers)
• Solid understanding of software licensing models and cloud ecosystems
• Experience working in international, multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into strategy
• Knowledge of procurement compliance and risk management
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Key strengths

• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset
• Able to balance cost, risk, and innovation
• Self-driven and comfortable in fast-paced environments
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills

Why this role

• Work on global, high-value sourcing initiatives
• Influence strategic vendor decisions at scale
• Exposure to leading software and cloud providers
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Competitive salary and strong benefits package