Head - IT Procurement

Head - IT Procurement

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement & Planning:

- Develop and execute the IT procurement strategy aligned to the organisations technology roadmap.

- Drive category management across software, hardware, cloud, telecom, infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT services, and AMC contracts.

- Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and risk assessments to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Vendor & Contract Management:

- Lead the vendor selection process, including RFP/RFQ development, evaluation, negotiation, and onboarding.

- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, SLAs, licensing agreements, renewals, and long-term contracts.

- Build and maintain strong partnerships with strategic IT suppliers while ensuring competitive pricing and performance.

- Oversee vendor performance metrics, contract compliance, and periodic audits.

Commercial Governance & Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, financial controls, legal guidelines, and cybersecurity requirements.

- Mitigate contract, operational, and regulatory risks across the IT supplier ecosystem.

- Work with Legal to draft and review complex technology contracts, MSAs, SoWs, and licensing documents.

Stakeholder Management:

- Partner with CIO, IT leaders, and functional heads to understand technology needs and prioritise procurement activities.

- Provide guidance to internal teams on procurement best practices, contract structures, and cost optimisation.

- Present procurement insights, savings reports, and vendor performance dashboards to senior leadership.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor a team of procurement specialists/category managers.

- Drive a culture of strategic sourcing, process improvement, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

- 12+ years of overall experience with at least 8+ years in IT procurement/strategic sourcing.

- Strong expertise in software licensing models, SaaS/cloud contracting, IT services procurement, and AMC/renewals.

- Proven track record in vendor negotiations, cost optimisation, and managing large IT procurement portfolios.

- Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity tools, and digital transformation priorities.

- Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

- Strong analytical, commercial, and contract management skills.

- Preferably MBA / Engineering / Supply Chain / Procurement certification (CIPS/ISM a plus).