Global IT Sourcing & Vendor Strategy Lead

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

Job summary

AFRY is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Lead to evolve sourcing, vendor management and strategic technology partnerships across a global organization. The role is based in Solna with a hybrid office/remote arrangement.

You will work at the intersection of business, technology and commercial management, driving supplier relationships, negotiations and governance to support AFRY's digital ambitions and long-term goals.

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 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

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Swedish a plus

Job description

AFRY is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Lead to evolve sourcing, vendor management and strategic technology partnerships across a global organization. The role is based in Solna with a hybrid office/remote arrangement.

You will work at the intersection of business, technology and commercial management, driving supplier relationships, negotiations and governance to support AFRY's digital ambitions and long-term goals.