Strategic IT Procurement Lead

Company: A global leader in the food and beverage industry, committed to purpose-driven growth and sustainable innovation. The company emphasizes digital transformation and strategic partnerships to enhance value creation, sustainability, and operational efficiencies across its supply chain and IT functions.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Strategic IT Procurement Lead to drive the global sourcing and vendor management strategy for IT, including the SAP ecosystem. In this role, you will act as a trusted business partner for IT and play a pivotal part in supporting the company's digital, data-driven transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead strategic sourcing, manage vendor relationships, and optimize IT procurement processes to deliver sustainable value, cost efficiencies, and innovative technology solutions.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global category strategy for IT procurement, aligned with business goals over a three-year horizon.
• Establish and lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes with key IT suppliers to maximize performance, foster innovation, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Partner with IT teams to enhance relationship management with SAP and other strategic vendors, cultivating mature collaborations.
• Implement and oversee governance structures that promote trust, transparency, and performance accountability with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support IT in aligning vendor ecosystems with industry best practices regarding technology, architecture, security, and compliance.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities—including negotiations, renewals, and exits—to ensure value delivery and risk mitigation within the SAP landscape.
• Contribute to SAP transformation initiatives by optimizing product ownership and contracting strategies for the next 3-5 years.
• Oversee non-strategic vendor relationships in the SAP domain, ensuring efficient management and cost control through close collaboration with global procurement and IT teams.

• University (master’s) or postgraduate degree.
• Over 8 years of experience in IT procurement, vendor management, and sourcing, with strong knowledge of global IT markets and SAP.
• Proven track record in negotiating contracts and managing large IT service suppliers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and remote teams.
• Experience with procurement tools such as Coupa is a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and results-driven mindset.
• Proactive nature with the ability to quickly establish relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

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