Senior Global Procurement Manager – Solution & Services

What do you need to succeed in this opportunity

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management, preferably within technology, software, cloud, or solutions-based businesses.
• Strong track record of leading complex commercial negotiations and contract management, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud, managed services, OEM/ODM, and professional services agreements.
• Experience managing global supplier ecosystems and building strategic partnerships across multiple geographies and stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of Hybrid Cloud, AI & Intelligent Services, Digital Workplace, Managed Services, As-a-Service business models, or enterprise technology solutions is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support complex customer opportunities and drive commercial outcomes.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data, automation, AI tools, and procurement technologies to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced global environment while ensuring compliance, risk management, and governance requirements.

Required education

• University education (Master's degree)
• Postgraduate (Doctorate)

What will you do

• Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies that support the Solutions & Services portfolio, enabling business growth and competitive customer offerings worldwide.
• Lead end-to-end solution procurement activities, including market analysis, supplier selection, RFx processes, contract negotiations, onboarding, performance management, and supplier governance.
• Partner with global business, sales, delivery, legal, finance, and technology teams to support complex customer opportunities and deliver commercially competitive, scalable solutions.
• Build and manage a strategic global supplier ecosystem, driving innovation, capability development, resilience, supplier performance, and long-term partnerships.
• Deliver measurable procurement value through cost savings, cost avoidance, commercial optimization, operational excellence, and continuous supplier improvement initiatives.
• Negotiate complex commercial and contractual agreements across software, SaaS, cloud, managed services, OEM/ODM, consulting, licensing, intellectual property, pricing models, service commitments, and risk management.