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Director, Global Procurement - IT & Professional Services - Delivery Hero SE
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Lead global IT and professional services procurement, driving strategy, vendor relationships, and contract excellence across a multinational portfolio.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global procurement strategy for IT and professional services, aligning with business objectives and cost‑optimization goals.
- Lead end‑to‑end vendor management, including selection, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation across multiple regions.
- Negotiate complex contracts, ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and value delivery for cloud, SaaS, and on‑prem solutions.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Finance, Legal, IT, Operations) to integrate procurement processes with enterprise systems such as SAP.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data analytics to enhance spend visibility, supplier diversity, and sustainability.
Requirements
- 10+ years of procurement experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing IT and professional services.
- Proven track record in negotiating large‑scale contracts and managing global supplier ecosystems.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, SaaS models, and enterprise procurement tools (SAP, Ariba).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.