Lead it software cloud procurement category manager Vacatures

Over de vacature

Overview

In this global role you shape software and cloud procurement strategy, partnering with senior stakeholders and tech suppliers to drive transformative outcomes. You'll lead cross-functional teams through complex procurement programs, turning opportunities into measurable value for Philips. Expect responsibility for strategy, supplier selection, and risk management, with a focus on delivering scalable, compliant, and innovative sourcing. This is a high-impact, governance-driven position at a world-renowned tech company.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

• Health and well-being programs
• Career growth and development budget
• Annual leave 25 days (+ up to 20 extra days)
• Financial incentive based on personal and company performance
• Pension plan and comprehensive health insurance
• Employee share purchase opportunities

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Develop and execute breakthrough IT software & cloud category strategies, programs, and policies to drive transformation
• Set procurement goals aligned with market dynamics and stakeholder needs
• Identify and evaluate suppliers for capabilities, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Oversee contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, delivery, and quality
• Manage category funnel measures (QxP) with supplier account managers and project teams
• Optimize the supply base to enhance supplier-driven innovation
• Plan negotiation roadmaps and manage supplier relationships and contracting targets
• Lead cross-functional teams to program-manage supply base changes via funnel and Source2Contract RFx events
• Ensure compliant supplier selection, contracting, and risk management across all category suppliers
• Drive Design for Excellence (DFX) to improve category performance and operational efficiency

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Master's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or equivalent

• 10+ years of procurement IT category experience in large, international organizations

• Proven track record in creating and delivering category strategies for large global spend

• Deep software and cloud procurement/category expertise

• Strong negotiation skills with a history of savings and managing strategic supplier relationships

• Experience influencing senior Enterprise IT and CIO-level stakeholders

• Ability to act as a de facto leader of a 10+ person virtual team without formal authority

• Positive, resilient mindset capable of thriving in a complex, rapidly changing environment

• Willingness to work across APAC, Europe, and North American time zones

• Stakeholder management

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Negotiation and influencing senior leaders

• Software and cloud procurement

• Category strategy development

• RFx and Source2Contract processes

Over de vacature

Overview

As Global D&T Category Manager, you drive the end-to-end sourcing strategy for HEINEKEN's technology spend, spanning SaaS, cloud, enterprise software and IT services. You partner with senior D&T stakeholders to enable digital transformation, optimise value and mitigate supplier risk on a global scale. You work across Procurement, Digital & Technology and business units to turn complex tech needs into sustainable commercial value. This role shapes global tech procurement strategy and partnership models to support innovation.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

• competitive salary
• performance-driven bonus
• 20 vacation days + 10 extra days
• NS Business Card for commuting
• opportunities for growth and international career
• global impact on HEINEKEN's digital transformation

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Develop a 3-5 year global D&T procurement strategy across SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Digital Marketing Technology and IT Consulting/Services
• Perform continuous spend analysis and market intelligence to identify cost optimisations and supplier rationalisation opportunities
• Aggregate global demand to maximise purchasing power and drive value beyond savings
• Lead end-to-end sourcing, RFx processes and complex negotiations for enterprise technology solutions
• Create innovative deal structures (consumption-based, value-based, hybrid) and ensure robust governance with Finance, Legal, Data Privacy and Compliance
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align procurement with HEINEKEN's digital roadmap and drive supplier performance and risk management
• Manage strategic technology suppliers and mitigate risks related to software compliance, cybersecurity and vendor lock-in
• Maintain market intelligence on the global technology supplier landscape and adapt strategies accordingly

Belangrijkste vereisten

• 7-10+ years in strategic procurement, with at least 5 years in Global IT/D&T procurement

• Strong knowledge of global IT supplier market, ERP, SaaS, Cloud, IT services and/or Professional Services

• Proven experience developing and executing category strategies and leading high-value negotiations

• Ability to translate complex D&T transformation needs into effective procurement strategies

• Experience in a multinational, matrixed environment with cross-border stakeholders

• Experience in supplier management and building long-term partnerships

• Fluent English with strong communication and stakeholder influence skills

• Analytical mindset with spend analysis, market intelligence and TCO modelling experience

• Strong business acumen, negotiation and commercial thinking

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced digital technology evolution

• desire to continuously learn and grow

• Strong analytical thinking

• Negotiation and influencing skills

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Spend analysis

• Market intelligence

• Total Cost of Ownership modelling