At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global procurement strategies and manage high-value technology negotiations.
- Company: Join a major global organisation with a top-tier procurement function.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong bonus, car allowance, and significant share package.
- Other info: Learn from industry leaders and develop into a future procurement leader.
- Why this job: Accelerate your career in a dynamic environment with exposure to cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in Technology Procurement and understanding of AI trends.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 125000 £ per year.
I’m partnering with a major global organisation with one of the most sophisticated and highly regarded procurement functions in the market to recruit a Director within its Technology Procurement team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-potential, ambitious Technology Procurement professional who has progressed quickly in their career and is looking for a platform where they can continue that trajectory.
My client operates an extremely complex, global procurement environment, and this role will have significant exposure across the organisation. You’ll work with senior Digital & Technology stakeholders internationally, take ownership of up to £80m of strategic technology spend, and lead relationships and negotiations with some of the world's largest technology suppliers.
The role will have a major focus on Enterprise Software, and importantly, my client is looking for someone who has a strong understanding of AI and the rapidly evolving technology landscape and can translate emerging technology trends into commercial and procurement strategies.
For someone ambitious, the development opportunity is significant. You’ll be surrounded by some of the strongest procurement talent in the market, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced procurement leaders, gain exposure to highly sophisticated global category strategies and progress quickly within a large international organisation.
The opportunity:
- Own and develop global category strategies across Enterprise Software and strategic Technology spend
- Manage a portfolio of up to £80m
- Lead complex, high-value negotiations with major global technology suppliers
- Develop procurement strategies that deliver significant commercial value, innovation and competitive advantage
- Partner with senior Digital & Technology stakeholders across a complex global organisation
- Build strong knowledge of emerging technologies, particularly AI, and understand their commercial and procurement implications
- Create compelling business cases and influence senior stakeholders to drive change
- Build strategic relationships with key global suppliers at executive level
- Lead and develop procurement professionals within the wider category team
- Drive value beyond savings across innovation, risk, service, quality and supplier performance
Who we're looking for:
- A high-potential, ambitious procurement professional who has demonstrated rapid career progression
- Significant Technology Procurement experience, particularly across Enterprise Software
- Experience working within large, complex, global procurement functions is essential
- Strong understanding of AI, emerging technology and the changing enterprise software landscape
- Evidence of developing and executing sophisticated global category strategies
- Experience leading major, complex commercial negotiations
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Confidence engaging and influencing senior global stakeholders
- Experience dealing with major strategic technology suppliers
- Someone intellectually curious, driven and keen to continue developing their career quickly
This isn't just an opportunity to take on a bigger Technology Procurement role. It is an opportunity to join a best-in-class global procurement function, learn from some of the strongest people in the profession and gain the scale, complexity and senior exposure that can accelerate your career significantly.
For an ambitious Technology Procurement professional who wants to become a future procurement leader, this is an exceptional platform.
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