Strategic IT Purchaser — Global Sourcing Leader

Saab; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB is seeking a commercially focused Strategic Purchaser to drive sourcing across IT categories such as Software, Hardware, IT Services, Cloud, SaaS and AI. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and contribute to governance while collaborating with stakeholders globally.

You will report to the Head of IS/IT Procurement and play a key role in achieving cost optimization, risk management and continuous improvement within a world-class procurement organization.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of procurement experience within IT categories such as Software, Hardware, IT Services, Cloud, SaaS and AI.
• Strong business acumen and commercial drive.
• Strong understanding of IT markets, suppliers, solutions, licensing models and commercial/business models.
• Experience leading complex commercial negotiations within IT, including software licensing, SaaS, Cloud/XaaS and IT Services.
• Excellent Swedish and English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and lead sourcing projects and activities in alignment with category strategies and in close collaboration with Category Owners.
• Lead collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams globally and interact with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the commercial aspects of supplier relationships and contribute to supplier governance and performance management.
• Lead commercial contract negotiations and manage contractual matters throughout the supplier lifecycle, including renewals and contract changes.
• Perform commercial analysis, benchmarking and business case/TCO evaluations to support fact-based sourcing decisions.
• Drive value, performance improvements, compliance and cost optimization through sourcing and supplier activities.
• Identify and manage commercial and supplier risks in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in Saab Procurement's ongoing journey towards Operational Excellence and becoming a world-leading purchasing organization.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

IT procurement knowledge

Strategic thinking

IT markets & licensing

Education

Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Saab AB is seeking a commercially focused Strategic Purchaser to drive sourcing across IT categories such as Software, Hardware, IT Services, Cloud, SaaS and AI. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and contribute to governance while collaborating with stakeholders globally.

You will report to the Head of IS/IT Procurement and play a key role in achieving cost optimization, risk management and continuous improvement within a world-class procurement organization.