Head of Procurement, IT
About the role
We are seeking a commercially astute and forward-looking Head of Procurement, IT to lead our global IT sourcing strategy. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how we invest across software, cloud, infrastructure, and digital services—ensuring technology spend accelerates innovation, scalability, and operational resilience.
You will partner directly with senior technology leaders to influence strategic decisions, optimise cost structures, and build a high-performing supplier ecosystem that supports our global ambitions.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Strategic Impact
Define and execute a global IT procurement strategy aligned to enterprise technology and digital transformation priorities
Proactively identify market trends across SaaS, cloud, and emerging technologies to shape category strategy and maintain competitive advantage.
Establish governance frameworks to drive transparency, control, and speed in decision-making
Lead change management and drive any business transformational initiatives
Sourcing & Commercial Delivery
Lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives across software, cloud, infrastructure, and managed services
Drive best-in-class commercial outcomes through negotiation, cost optimisation, and contract structuring
Embed data-led decision-making through cost modelling, benchmarking, and usage optimisation
Stakeholder & Supplier Leadership
Partner with CIO and senior IT leaders to shape demand and influence investment decisions
Build strategic relationships with global technology vendors and hyperscalers
Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex commercial challenges.
Team & Capability Building
Lead and develop a specialised IT procurement team with deep expertise in digital sourcing, strong commercial, analytical, and financial acumen
Drive continuous improvement, automation, and adoption of best practices in cost modelling, contract risk assessment, and value tracking
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct
Risk & Compliance
Ensure supplier ecosystem meets cybersecurity, regulatory, and data protection standards
Embed robust risk management across critical IT services and vendor dependencies
About you
12–18 years’ experience in indirect or services procurement with proven experience leading IT procurement in a complex, global environment
Strong commercial acumen with deep knowledge of software licensing, cloud economics, and vendor management
Ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive transformation and operate at pace in a dynamic environment
Track record of delivering measurable cost and value outcomes
Strategic & Operational Excellence: Translates strategy into action, ensuring rigor, consistency, and execution throughout source to contract cycle and supplier engagement