Sourcing Project Manager Global Technology

Sotalent; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

13th-month salary

Pension plan

Mobility benefits

Diversity & CSR leave

Annual leave 26 days

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Global Technology Sourcing Project Manager to drive strategic sourcing across the bank's global technology landscape. You will lead high-value sourcing projects, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape a category-driven procurement organization in a matrix, global environment.

This role requires a Master's in CS or related field, 6+ years in procurement in financial services, 5+ years leading technology sourcing and contract negotiations, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years’ procurement experience in international financial services.
• 5+ years’ experience leading technology sourcing and transformation programmes.
• Proven track record managing large-scale procurement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Source-to-Contract processes across the Technology category.
• Advise category managers on strategy development, improvement opportunities, and supplier segmentation.
• Manage complex RFx processes and negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable procurement value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation strategies

RFx management

Project management

S2C knowledge

Sustainability procurement

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

(Strategic Procurement | Technology | Financial Services)

About the Role

A leading international financial services organisation is seeking a Global Technology Sourcing Project Manager to drive high-impact, strategic sourcing initiatives across its global technology landscape.

This role sits within a newly established, high-performing procurement team operating at group level. Reporting into senior procurement leadership, you will lead complex, high-value sourcing projects, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape the evolution from a traditional business-partner model toward a category-driven procurement organisation.

If you thrive in global, matrixed environments and enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, this role offers the opportunity to deliver measurable impact at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Support

• Lead end-to-end Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes across the Technology category
• Define sourcing execution approaches aligned to category strategies and business needs
• Advise category managers on strategy development, improvement opportunities, and supplier segmentation
• Act as a senior sourcing subject-matter expert, bringing deep category knowledge to complex initiatives

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Execute complex, global sourcing projects with high commercial value and senior visibility
• Lead cross-functional and cross-regional teams, ensuring alignment and delivery against objectives
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, providing strategic advice and clear decision support
• Coach buyers and sourcing professionals on negotiation strategies, analysis, and best practices

Sourcing Execution & Contracting

• Design, manage, and execute complex RFx processes (>€5m spend), including documentation, supplier engagement, evaluation, and selection
• Lead complex commercial and contractual negotiations with strategic suppliers
• Finalise contracts, secure approvals, and oversee supplier onboarding and contract lifecycle activities
• Drive contract and third-party risk compliance in line with regulatory and internal standards
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance dialogues
• Assess product and service quality against contractual commitments
• Identify supplier-led innovation opportunities and provide input to leadership decision-making

Strategic Challenges You’ll Tackle

• Supporting the shift from a business-partner-led procurement model to a category-centric approach
• Embedding category management capabilities consistently across regions and local procurement teams
• Driving adoption of global procurement standards while respecting local operational realities

Experience & Background

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Technology, or a related discipline
• 6+ years’ experience in procurement at a tactical and strategic level within an international financial services environment
• 5+ years’ experience leading complex technology sourcing, negotiations, transformation, or migration programmes
• Proven experience managing large-scale procurement projects within scope, budget, and timeline
• 2+ years’ experience coaching or leading procurement professionals
• Strong understanding of banking regulations, compliance frameworks, and procurement governance
• Excellent business-level English (written and spoken)
• Proven track record in delivering measurable procurement value
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to develop best-in-class sourcing strategies
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level
• Extensive experience with complex RFx and contract negotiations (>€5m spend)
• Strong project management capability in global, matrixed environments
• Confident, agile, self-driven, and resilient
• Strong commitment to sustainable and responsible procurement
• Competitive salary aligned to experience and impact
• 24+2 annual leave days (based on a 36-hour workweek)
• Diversity, CSR, and volunteering leave options
• 13th-month salary and holiday allowance
• Pension scheme and individual savings contribution
• Mobility benefits
• Hybrid working model, balancing home working with collaborative office time