IT Category Manager

Fugro Roadware; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or mobility allowance

Annual bonus

29 holidays per year

Work-from-home option

Pension scheme

Health insurance discounts

Free parking on-site

Bike leasing

Gym access at HQ

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fugro is seeking a Global IT Sourcing Manager to shape our IT landscape across the globe. You will lead end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and strategic supplier partnerships to support our digital transformation.

You will report to the Global Head of Procurement & Supply Chain and collaborate with CIO and IT leadership to drive governance, risk management, and value creation in a complex IT ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT sourcing and procurement in international contexts.
• Bachelor's degree; strong IT sourcing background with global suppliers.
• Led sourcing projects, negotiations, and cost-saving transformations.
• Excellent communication across matrix organizations; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global IT sourcing and vendor management strategy.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities: supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, contracting.
• Act as primary contact for global IT sourcing requests with governance and transparency.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance and business stakeholders to prioritize demand and drive value.
• Drive supplier rationalization to reduce costs, manage risk, and simplify operations.
• Provide commercial, contractual, and market insights to support IT investments.
• Partner with IT Asset Management, Architecture, Cyber Security, and Data teams for compliant solutions.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives: RFPs, renewals, negotiations, disputes.
• Develop and enhance sourcing methodologies, governance, and visibility.

Skills

IT sourcing

Procurement

Contracting

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Global partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

As Global IT Sourcing Manager, you will play an important role in shaping the future of our global IT landscape. Working at the intersection of technology, procurement, and business strategy, you will lead the development and execution of our global IT sourcing agenda, ensuring the right partnerships, commercial models, and sourcing decisions are in place to support our ambitious digital transformation goals.

In this highly visible role, you will drive value creation, supplier innovation, risk management, and cost optimization across a complex global IT ecosystem. As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including the CIO and IT leadership team, you will influence strategic investment decisions while building strong partnerships with key technology vendors worldwide.

Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, with a dotted-line relationship to the CIO, you will lead the global IT sourcing function and contribute directly to the transformation of both Procurement and IT. This is a unique opportunity to make a global impact, shape sourcing excellence, and help enable scalable, secure, and future ready technology solutions across the business.

Your Role

• You support the CIO in defining and executing a global IT sourcing and vendor management strategy aligned with business priorities;
• You lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance management;
• You act as the primary contact for global IT sourcing requests, ensuring governance, transparency, and consistency across the organization;
• You partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to prioritize demand, optimize value, and drive standardization;
• You drive supplier rationalization initiatives to reduce costs, manage risk, simplify operations, and ensure compliance;
• You provide commercial, contractual, and market insights to support strategic IT investment and sourcing decisions;
• You collaborate with IT Asset Management, Architecture, Cyber Security, and Data Integrity teams to ensure aligned and compliant vendor solutions;
• You lead complex sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, contract renewals, negotiations, and dispute resolution;
• You develop and enhance sourcing methodologies, governance frameworks, and tools to increase visibility, control, and effectiveness;
• You promote continuous improvement, innovation, and supplier-led value creation while ensuring contracts meet legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.

Your track record

• You bring 7+ years of experience in IT sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier management within complex international environments;
• You have a relevant Bachelor's degree and a strong background in IT sourcing, including experience working with global suppliers and partners;
• You successfully lead sourcing projects, contract negotiations, and transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business value and cost savings;
• You combine strong commercial acumen with expertise in managing complex contracts, supplier performance, and risk exposure;
• You influence senior stakeholders, build strong relationships across a matrix organization, and act as a trusted advisor on sourcing and commercial matters;
• You align sourcing strategies with business and IT objectives, supporting transformation programs through scalable and effective sourcing solutions;
• You drive governance, transparency, and operational excellence by improving sourcing processes, increasing spend visibility, and standardizing ways of working;
• You communicate and negotiate effectively at all levels, work successfully across diverse cultural and regulatory environments, and are fluent in English.

What Fugro offers

• A diverse and inclusive working environment;
• A competitive salary;
• A company car or a mobility allowance;
• A bonus, the allocation of which is determined based on carefully established guidelines within Fugro;
• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;
• The opportunity to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;
• The possibility of setting up an ergonomic home office, including requesting equipment such as hardware or basic office furniture;
• Work-from-home allowance of EUR 2,35 net per day, where applicable;
• Modern pension scheme;
• Discounts on supplementary health insurance packages through Fugro's partner providers;
• Free parking in our on-site parking garage, with ample parking facilities and electric vehicle charging stations available;
• A bicycle leasing scheme with a company contribution;
• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan and access to the gym at Fugro's headquarters, including participation in group fitness classes;
• Coaching and support through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).