Procurement Lead

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to drive strategic sourcing initiatives across a global Mobility Division, with a strong emphasis on technology and IT indirect spend. This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping sourcing strategy, delivering commercial value, and supporting enterprise-wide digital transformation.

This position offers the opportunity to partner with senior technology and business leaders, manage critical supplier relationships, and influence major commercial outcomes across a diverse spend portfolio including Professional Services, Hardware, Software, Cloud, and other indirect categories.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Leadership

• Design and execute sourcing strategies with a strong focus on technology spend (cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, IT services).
• Partner closely with IT, Digital, and business leaders to align procurement strategy with technology roadmaps and transformation objectives.

Sourcing Execution & Negotiation

• Lead complex, high-value sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, negotiations).
• Take direct responsibility for major technology vendor agreements (e.g., hyperscalers, enterprise SaaS providers).
• Deliver best-in-class commercial outcomes while ensuring robust risk mitigation and contractual compliance.

Category Management & Value Delivery

• Identify and implement cost optimization, supplier innovation, and process improvement initiatives across multiple indirect categories.
• Apply market intelligence, benchmarking, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, and advanced analytics to drive data-informed decisions.

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

• Act as a trusted procurement advisor to senior stakeholders, particularly within the technology function.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration, performance, and innovation.

Governance, Risk & Transformation

• Ensure strong governance and compliance across sourcing activities, with emphasis on technology risk management and supplier performance.
• Champion procurement transformation initiatives, including digitalization, e-Sourcing platforms, and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement experience, with significant expertise in technology sourcing and supplier management.
• Demonstrated success negotiating with global technology vendors (e.g., cloud providers, enterprise software firms).
• Strong understanding of software licensing, cloud consumption models, and technology contracting.
• Experience with e-Sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba) and digital procurement tools.
• Background in risk management, compliance, and supplier governance frameworks.

Key Attributes

• Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with deep knowledge of technology markets.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, global initiatives.
• Strong commitment to ethics, governance, and delivering business value.