Global IT Procurement - Commercial & Contract Lead

• 10+ years of experience in IT Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, or a related commercial function.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, international IT contract portfolios.
• Extensive track record negotiating complex IT agreements, including software licencing, SaaS, cloud services, managed services, and professional services contracts.
• Strong experience leading or supporting global sourcing events and competitive tender processes.
• Hands-on experience collaborating with Legal teams on contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and compliance matters.
• Experience working within multinational organisations, preferably supporting stakeholders across Europe and the United States.
• Deep understanding of IT procurement models, vendor management frameworks, and commercial contract structures.
• Strong knowledge of software licencing models, cloud consumption agreements, outsourcing, and managed services contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and deal-structuring capabilities.
• Solid understanding of data protection, cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory considerations within IT contracts.
• Strong financial acumen, including total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier benchmarking, cost analysis, and savings tracking.
• Ability to challenge supplier pricing models and contractual terms while balancing commercial and operational objectives.
• Highly analytical mindset with strong documentation, reporting, and governance skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with major global technology vendors and system integrators.
• German language skills.
• Experience within highly regulated industries and complex international operating environments.
• Knowledge of procurement technologies and contract life cycle management solutions.
• Professional certifications related to procurement, sourcing, or commercial management.

• Own and manage a global portfolio of IT supplier contracts, ensuring effective governance and commercial performance.
• Lead the full contract life cycle, including drafting, negotiation, renewal, amendments, and termination activities.
• Drive complex commercial negotiations with strategic IT vendors, maximising value while mitigating risks.
• Partner closely with Legal teams to ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory, data protection, and information security requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, operational, and contractual risks across the supplier ecosystem.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and optimise overall IT spend through strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Lead and support global procurement projects, including RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on vendor and commercial matters.
• Manage supplier escalations, disputes, and performance-related issues to ensure business continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement governance, reporting, KPIs, and contract management processes.
• Support transparency and accountability in supplier performance management across the organisation.