Procurement Director - IT
About The Position
The Global IT Procurement Director is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing IT sourcing strategies. This role directs complex sourcing operations, manages senior-level internal and supplier relationships, and ensures alignment with corporate objectives, including cost optimization, risk mitigation, ESG compliance, and digital transformation initiatives. The Global IT Procurement Director will influence organizational strategy, drive innovation, and deliver measurable value through advanced sourcing practices and ensure adherence to local requirements. This role ensures collaboration across functions to align sourcing strategies with business needs and growth objectives, while leading a team of procurement professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or professional certifications will be considered an asset
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in managing complex IT sourcing projects and delivering measurable business impact.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies.
- Advanced Technical Knowledge: Expertise in category management, sourcing methodologies, market analysis, and supplier negotiations.
- Innovation & Problem-Solving: Skilled in driving creative solutions for complex challenges.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or professional certifications
Responsibilities
- Develop, communicate, and implement IT sourcing strategies for multiple business.
- Lead the creation of multi-year IT category plans and budgets aligned with organizational goals of both IT and Procurement.
- Provide input on departmental strategy and operational objectives to senior leadership.
- Lead end-to-end category planning and execution across designated category.
- Define procurement channels for each sub-category.
- Oversee sourcing activities for IT Services and other outsourced relationships but also other high-value categories using category management as a methodology.
- Apply advanced technical and market knowledge to solve highly complex sourcing challenges.
- Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers implementing robust agreements working closely with legal, compliance and all other relevant stakeholders.
- Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance value delivery.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory standards, and ethical guidelines.
- Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into sourcing strategies.
- Ensure supplier compliance with sustainability standards, ethical practices, and diversity objectives.
- Monitor and report on ESG performance metrics for key suppliers and categories.
- Champion the adoption of digital sourcing tools, analytics, and automation to improve efficiency.
- Leverage data-driven insights to optimize supplier performance and enhance decision-making.
- Assist in creating dashboards, reports and KPI’s to show function progress against goals.
- Identify opportunities for technology-enabled innovation in sourcing processes.
- Deliver cost savings, working capital improvements, and risk mitigation targets.
- Regularly review and update sourcing policies and procedures to reflect best practices.
- Establish and nurture strong partnerships with internal clients and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with evolving business needs.
- Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion within the procurement team.
- Develops and mentors a high-performing, diverse procurement team, ensuring succession planning and continuous professional growth.
Benefits
- Flexible work, real balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
