Senior IT Buyer / Procurement & Vendor Manager

Wequel; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

WeQuel is seeking a Senior IT Buyer / Procurement & Vendor Manager for a Stockholm consulting assignment. You will lead IT sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement transformation within a global client environment.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions in an international setting, shape sourcing strategies, and spearhead procurement initiatives, contributing to process optimization and technology adoption.

Qualifications

• Strong IT sourcing and procurement background.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience.
• University degree in Engineering or IT with business mindset, or Economics/Law with technical background.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for internal/external networking.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic mindset.
• Proactive, result-oriented with ability to prioritize work.
• Experience in global matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for IT categories and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop sourcing strategies and category plans; support procurement transformations.
• Coordinate RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Drive business development initiatives related to sourcing and procurement.
• Represent sourcing projects in internal forums and with external stakeholders.
• Analyze spend data and report savings from sourcing activities.

Skills

IT sourcing

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Strategic mindset

Change management

Education

Engineering or IT degree with business mindset

Economics or Law with technical background

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior IT Buyer / Procurement & Vendor Manager – Consulting Assignment in Stockholm

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in IT sourcing and vendor management? We at WeQuel are currently looking for a Senior IT Buyer / Procurement & Vendor Manager for a consulting assignment with one of our clients in Stockholm. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of strategic sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and procurement transformation within a global organization.

As a consultant with us, you will have the opportunity to work with some of our clients who are leading companies within the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, contributing to process optimization, implementation of new technologies, and the development of sustainable solutions.

About the Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing supplier relationships across a broad portfolio of IT‑related categories. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop sourcing strategies, execute procurement activities, and support organizational change initiatives.

The position combines strategic procurement, vendor management, category support, supplier performance management, and business development. You will play an important role in driving sourcing excellence while collaborating with stakeholders across multiple functions in an international environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead, prepare, and execute sourcing activities including RFx processes, negotiations, escalations, and supplier relationship management
• Drive business development initiatives related to sourcing and procurement
• Drive sourcing change management within the organization
• Develop sourcing strategies, category strategies, and support process changes
• Participate in internal forums and represent sourcing‑related projects, initiatives, and business cases
• Act as the primary company representative towards suppliers and manage both internal and external supplier interfaces
• Support category management by executing category plans and collaborating closely with category managers
• Support the team with procurement data analysis and interpretation
• Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance as part of the Supplier Risk Management program
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Analyze spend data and identify supplier optimization opportunities
• Report savings and results from sourcing activities

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong background in IT sourcing and/or IT procurement
• Has at least 5 years of experience within procurement
• Has a university degree in Engineering or IT combined with a business mindset, or a degree in Economics or Law with a technical background or strong technical interest
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong internal and external networks
• Has strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset
• Is proactive, result‑oriented, and able to prioritize work effectively
• Has strong critical thinking skills and is comfortable challenging existing ways of working
• Has the ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change
• Has experience working in global matrix organizations

Meritorious:

• Experience leading or participating in change management projects involving multiple stakeholders, preferably in international environments
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with Power BI

We Offer:

At WeQuel, you become part of a consulting team that values people first – we believe that success is built through engagement, collaboration, and development. We offer a flat organization with short decision‑making paths, a strong sense of community, and the opportunity to influence your own professional growth.