Functiebeschrijving
Your responsibilities are to:
- Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies across D&T categories such as SaaS, cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, IT services, and digital platforms;
- Strong commercial negotiation and deal-making skills;
- Track record of leading complex, high-value negotiations with global technology suppliers and structuring innovative commercial models that optimize value and flexibility;
- Deep understanding of technology ecosystems and market trends;
- Knowledge of cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP), software licensing models, SaaS procurement, enterprise applications, and emerging digital technologies;
- Executive stakeholder management and business partnering capability;
- Ability to influence senior D&T leaders, align global business needs, manage competing priorities, and act as a strategic procurement advisor;
- Strong analytical, strategic, and risk management mindset;
- Ability to translate spend data and market intelligence into category strategies, identify optimization opportunities, and manage supplier, contract, compliance, and technology risks.