IT Procurement Consultant / Software Asset Manager

Sway Sourcing Sweden Aktiebolag; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sway Sourcing Sweden Aktiebolag is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Consultant or Software Asset Manager for a strategic IT sourcing assignment in Sweden. You will lead procurement activities across IT/OT, support supplier management, and contribute to a major digital transformation programme.

Work locations include Solna (Stockholm) or Gothenburg, with a defined contract period and close collaboration with stakeholders across IT, architecture, information security, legal, and procurement

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities.
• Experience with governance, compliance, and transparency in procurement.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic environments.
• Strong stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT/OT category assessments and supplier market analyses.
• Translate requirements into sourcing and procurement plans.
• Prepare, coordinate, and manage RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes.
• Plan procurement milestones and key decisions.
• Develop supplier evaluation criteria and commercial models.
• Coordinate supplier evaluations, clarifications, and negotiations.
• Support contract negotiations, onboarding, and mobilisation.
• Monitor progress, risks, and decisions.
• Provide procurement insights for budgets and reporting.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and programme objectives.

Job description

IT Procurement Consultant / Software Asset Manager

IT Procurement Consultant / Software Asset Manager – Stockholm or Gothenburg

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IT Procurement Consultant or Software Asset Manager for an exciting consulting assignment focused on strategic IT sourcing, supplier management, and digital transformation.

In this role, you will play a key part in a major digital transformation programme, supporting strategic sourcing and procurement activities across IT and Operational Technology (OT).

You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT, architecture, information security, legal, and procurement teams to ensure effective sourcing strategies, well-informed supplier decisions, and sustainable commercial solutions.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with extensive experience in IT procurement or Software Asset Management who combines strong commercial awareness with analytical thinking and a results-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct IT/OT category assessments and supplier market analyses to identify relevant services, capabilities, and potential suppliers.

• Translate business, technical, architectural, security, and transition requirements into sourcing strategies and procurement plans.

• Prepare, coordinate, and manage RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes.

• Plan and monitor procurement milestones, dependencies, and key decisions.

• Develop supplier evaluation criteria, commercial models, and scoring frameworks.

• Coordinate supplier evaluations, shortlisting, clarification meetings, and negotiations.

• Support contract negotiations, supplier onboarding, mobilisation, and handover activities.

• Monitor supplier selection progress, timelines, commercial assumptions, risks, and decisions.

• Provide procurement-related insights and recommendations for budget discussions, reporting, and steering committee decisions.

• Ensure procurement activities align with governance, compliance, and programme objectives.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who meets the following criteria:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Procurement Consultant with a strong focus on software sourcing within IT, or at least 5 years of experience as a Software Asset Manager in large corporations.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to align commercial, technical, and business perspectives.

• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with experience managing complex procurement activities and decision-making processes.

• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and maintain progress in dynamic environments.

• Experience ensuring procurement quality, governance, compliance, and transparency.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

• High integrity and sound judgement when handling commercially sensitive and confidential information.

• A relevant university or college degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Law, IT, or equivalent professional experience.

Personal Qualities

To succeed in this role, you are commercially minded, analytical, structured, and proactive.

You are confident communicating with both technical specialists and senior decision-makers, and you have the ability to build trust, challenge constructively, and drive procurement activities forward.

You thrive in complex organisations, enjoy collaborating with different stakeholders, and can balance strategic priorities with operational delivery.

Assignment Details

• Location: Solna (Stockholm) or Gothenburg, Sweden

• Start date: 9 November 2026

• End date: 30 April 2027