Strategic Buyer – Global Technology (Indirect)

About the role

The Strategic Technology Procurement (Indirect) Buyer leads complex, end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives (up to $15 million spend) across global technology categories such as SaaS, cloud, software and IT services, within the Global Procurement Solutions (GPS) organization. Working as a senior individual contributor, the role partners with Director and VP-level stakeholders across North America, Europe and APAC, and is accountable for sourcing excellence, compliance, governance and continuous improvement across the source-to-pay lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead sourcing projects and develop strategies including supplier segmentation, RFx design, TCO models, negotiation strategy and award recommendations
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking and cost modelling, and negotiate multi-year agreements
• Enforce sourcing compliance, use tools such as SAP Ariba and ServiceNow correctly, and act as escalation point for contract compliance
• Manage supplier evaluation, selection, onboarding, consolidation and performance, and oversee contract lifecycle and supplier risk governance
• Drive process improvements, demand optimization, supplier rationalization and AI-enabled sourcing and workflow automation
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the buying desk

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (MBA or equivalent preferred)
• 12-15 years of experience in procurement / strategic sourcing
• Experience in indirect / technology procurement preferred
• Proven track record in managing strategic sourcing projects
• Professional certifications preferred (CPSM or equivalent)

Required skills

• SAP Ariba (sourcing, contracts) and ERP systems (SAP S/4, ECC, Coupa or equivalent)
• ServiceNow (SAM, HAM, workflow/intake management)
• Data analytics and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI preferred)
• Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, TCO analysis, spend analysis and compliance