IT Procurement (Europe/EMEA Market)
Core
Lead end-to-end strategic IT procurement for hardware, software, cloud, SaaS, telecom, and services across the Europe region.
Role type
Senior IT Procurement Manager (Europe/EMEA)
Builds
IT product and service supply chain for European operations
Domain
Technology procurement and supply chain management
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost optimization, procurement governance, spend analysis, risk mitigation, market trend analysis, process automation
Preferred skills
GDPR/DORA/CRA regulatory compliance, digital transformation, stakeholder collaboration
Technologies
RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, SaaS, cloud technologies, cybersecurity solutions
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end procurement of IT products and services across the Europe region from local vendors; Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software, cloud services, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, telecom, and professional services; Manage strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier evaluations and contract finalization; Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, SLAs, licensing models, and contract renewals; Build and manage relationships with global and regional technology vendors; Ensure compliance with company policies and European regulations such as GDPR, DORA, and CRA; Drive supplier performance reviews and vendor governance; Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities; Support budgeting, demand planning, and procurement reporting; Mitigate supply chain and commercial risks.
