Head of Technology Procurement

Develop and lead multi-year category strategies for enterprise technology spend, aligning to business priorities, technology roadmaps, transformation initiatives, and financial objectives Maintain a current understanding of technology industry trends, supplier capabilities, commercial models, economic conditions, and regulatory changes — translating insights into actionable procurement strategies Advance Procurement's continuous improvement roadmap, including process discipline, operating model enhancements, systems adoption, analytics maturity, and category management best practices Build, manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of category managers and analysts responsible for executing technology category strategies and partnering with internal stakeholders and external suppliers Establish short- and long-range operating objectives, staffing plans, and performance goals to achieve category objectives — including spend under management, savings, value creation, risk reduction, supplier performance, and stakeholder engagement You have significant experience developing and executing category strategies across technology spend including software, cloud, infrastructure, hardware, telecom, IT services, cybersecurity, data, digital platforms, and professional services. You bring deep knowledge of technology supply markets, supplier ecosystems, commercial models, pricing structures, licensing constructs, and emerging technology trends. You are a confident and credible spokesperson for Procurement, with a proven ability to partner with senior technology leaders, business executives, finance, legal, and risk stakeholders. You know how to align procurement strategies with enterprise technology roadmaps and transformation priorities, and you can influence, challenge, and defend recommendations at the highest levels. AI-First Mindset You lead with an AI-first orientation and have hands-on experience applying AI to strengthen category strategies — from spend analysis and market intelligence to supplier evaluation and negotiation preparation. You are passionate about championing adoption, upskilling teams, and embedding AI-enabled ways of working across category management and sourcing execution. Sourcing & Negotiation Excellence You have a track record of leading complex supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives, including enterprise agreements, renewals, supplier consolidation, commercial optimization, and risk mitigation across high-value technology spend. You are an inspiring leader who builds, coaches, and empowers high-performing teams. You instill a culture of accountability, ownership, and sound decision-making while creating an environment where people can do their best work. Analytical & Commercial Acumen You bring very strong analytical, financial, and commercial skills — including experience evaluating total cost of ownership, demand management opportunities, supplier performance, and overall business value. Communication & Executive Presence You communicate with clarity, confidence, and conviction. You are a skilled presenter and influencer who can engage effectively at all levels of the organization. Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience Experience: 7-10 years in technology procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management Technology: Experience with procurement technologies including CLM, supplier management platforms, and analytics tools; Ariba or similar sourcing platforms preferred Tools: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office — Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Establish and maintain strong executive stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on technology market dynamics, supplier strategy, demand management, commercial models, and total cost of ownership Ensure Procurement is engaged early in relevant technology initiatives, projects, renewals, and investment decisions to improve planning, sourcing outcomes, supplier performance, and risk management Collaborate with senior functional leaders to challenge requirements where appropriate and identify opportunities to reduce demand, standardize specifications, consolidate suppliers, improve commercial terms, and optimize total cost of ownership Guide the category strategy team in applying a rigorous, data-driven approach including spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier segmentation, opportunity assessment, sourcing prioritization, and benefits tracking Develop and implement governance frameworks for technology spend to improve visibility, decision-making, compliance, supplier accountability, and alignment with enterprise priorities Provide direction to cross-functional sourcing and category teams to achieve the optimal balance of business needs, supplier value, risk management, speed to market, and long-term enterprise value