Job Description
We’re hiring for a pivotal role in the Procurement team, offering a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of procurement across the region.
As the Technology Buying Group Lead, you’ll oversee all technology-related spend (e.g. hardware) and support other categories such as marketing, HR, professional services, facilities, and travel. You’ll define and deliver the regional procurement strategy, lead complex negotiations, manage sourcing activities (RFXs, auctions, contracts), and drive value through supplier relationships and commercial excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead procurement strategy for technology spend across EMAP
2. Manage sourcing processes using Ariba and ensure robust contracts
3. Drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements
4. Build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships
5. Promote Procurement across the business via webinars and training
6. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements
7. Support cross-functional teams with procurement planning and data insights
8. Standardise best practices across countries and business lines
This is a high-impact role where you’ll influence procurement direction, lead a regional team, and champion innovation and efficiency across the business.
Qualifications
You must have a strong background in technology procurement, be a confident and experienced negotiator used to handling difficult supplier negotiations with proven track record of having engaged with and influenced internal stakeholders at all levels. Evidence of having made great cost saving and challenged the status quo.
9. MCIP's or equivalent
10. Proven background of IT Procurement
11. Proven negotiation skill
Additional Information
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