Global IT Sourcing Lead — Strategic Partnerships

AFRY; Solna kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AFRY is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Lead to shape AFRY's sourcing, vendor management and strategic technology partnerships across a global organization. The role sits at the intersection of business, technology and commercial management, ensuring value from tech investments.

Located at the Solna office with hybrid work options, you will collaborate with IT leadership, stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost efficiency, governance and responsible use of data.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, vendor management or commercial management within a complex organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading commercial discussions and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to translate complex insights into clear recommendations and actions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in English. Swedish is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Evolve AFRY's sourcing and vendor management practices, governance and operating model.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier selection processes.
• Drive commercial negotiations, contract renewals and supplier discussions.
• Manage relationships with key technology and service providers.
• Establish performance management and follow-up models for strategic suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, service quality and business value.
• Create transparency around supplier performance, commercial outcomes and spend.
• Support digital and transformation initiatives through effective sourcing and partner management.
• Ensure sourcing decisions and supplier agreements appropriately address information security, data privacy, IP rights and responsible use of data and AI-enabled technologies.
• Evaluate commercial, pricing and contractual models to balance business value, cost efficiency and risk.
• Advise stakeholders on sourcing-related opportunities, risks and decisions.

Skills

Sourcing

Vendor management

Commercial management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Job description

AFRY is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Lead to shape AFRY's sourcing, vendor management and strategic technology partnerships across a global organization. The role sits at the intersection of business, technology and commercial management, ensuring value from tech investments.

Located at the Solna office with hybrid work options, you will collaborate with IT leadership, stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost efficiency, governance and responsible use of data.