Procurement Lead

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Job Description

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.

Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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