Procurement Manager / Director – IT Services & Software

Procurement Manager / Director – IT Services & Software

Contract Duration:

Role Overview

Procurement Manager / Director

The ideal candidate brings a blend of commercial acumen, category depth, and hands-on execution capability across IT services, software, and digital transformation spend areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives for IT services and software categories (Application Development, SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, Professional Services, etc.)
• Structure and run RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Partner closely with client stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, evaluate vendor proposals, and support contracting.
• Provide market intelligence, cost benchmarking, and negotiation insights to support client decision-making.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive commercial governance.
• Contribute to category strategy development, procurement frameworks, and best-practice collateral.
• Support transition, vendor onboarding, and compliance processes as required by engagement scope.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 8–15 years of experience in IT procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally in

  IT services and software categories

  .
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex sourcing projects and high-value negotiations.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual models – T&M, Fixed Price, Outcome-based, Cloud consumption, etc.
• Exposure to procurement transformation or advisory projects is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work in an agile, consulting-led environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or relevant professional certification preferred.