IT Procurement – Europe/EMEA Market

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Procurement Professional with 8–10 years of proven expertise in strategic IT procurement, including substantial experience managing procurement activities across the European region. The role involves leading end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives for IT hardware, software, cloud technologies, SaaS applications, telecommunications, and technology services while ensuring compliance with European regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement of IT products and services across the Europe region from local vendors.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software, cloud services, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, telecom, and professional services.
• Manage strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Collaborate with IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to deliver value‑driven procurement solutions.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, SLAs, licensing models, payment terms, and contract renewals.
• Build and manage relationships with global and regional technology vendors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual obligations, and applicable European regulations such as GDPR, DORA, CRA.
• Drive supplier performance reviews, vendor governance, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to identify cost‑saving and value creation opportunities.
• Support budgeting, demand planning, spend analysis, and procurement reporting while mitigating supply chain and contractual risks.

Required profile

• 8–10 years of experience in strategic IT procurement.
• Proven experience managing procurement activities across the European region.

Required skills

• IT hardware
• Software
• Cloud technologies
• SaaS applications
• Telecommunications
• Technology services
• Cybersecurity solutions