Senior IT Procurement Manager (Network and Telecom)

🎯 Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Procurement Manager (Interim) to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, commercial negotiations, and category governance across our Global IT portfolio. Reporting directly to the Global IT Category Leader, this executive-level interim position oversees a substantial technology spend profile (~$200M) with a primary focus on Networks, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Hardware, and Information Security (InfoSec).

The ideal candidate will bring deep commercial acumen, a proven track record of securing high-value cost savings, and the ability to navigate complex Tier 1 vendor negotiations while aligning procurement strategy with global business objectives.

⚙️ Qualifications & Required Experience

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership within Global IT Strategic Procurement and Category Management environments.
• Vendor Expertise: Demonstrated track record of leading complex, multi-million-dollar negotiations with Tier 1 global IT suppliers (specifically within Network/Telecoms, Hardware, and InfoSec domains).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a technical discipline. Professional qualification such as CIPS (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Commercial Acumen: In-depth technical mastery of IT licensing models, pricing architectures, hardware procurement structures, and telecom service contracts.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with a proven capability to influence senior executives, drive consensus, and manage multi-disciplinary global teams.