Sourcing and Contract Manager - Supply Chain Management

Overview

The IT Sourcing & Contract Manager plays a critical role in shaping and executing global I&T procurement strategies to deliver cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation. Your role will include activities for sourcing and projects renewals, driving consolidation across the tech platforms.

This position is part of our global IT team, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of our supply chain management – mainly software involved in our operations including enterprise software, plant safety systems, supplier route planning and operational projects including both hardware and software.

• Develop and execute sustainable category sourcing strategies for the region/function that align with global and local procurement priorities.
• Act as a champion for strategic sourcing, ensuring that procurement initiatives deliver long-term value and meet organizational needs.
• Lead category management for key spend areas, applying data-driven insights, market intelligence, and advanced procurement techniques to maximize value and minimize risk. Ensure category strategies consider external market factors and emerging trends that could impact business objectives.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior business stakeholders, ensuring procurement is involved early in the sourcing process. Leverage procurement’s expertise to align sourcing initiatives with business needs, offering strategic advice that enhances procurement’s role within the organization.
• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable terms and manage pricing strategies. Ensure the implementation of new pricing agreements, manage supplier contracts, and conduct ongoing reviews to ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Oversee supplier performance management across key categories, ensuring suppliers consistently meet performance, quality, and cost requirements.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards. Develop strategies to minimize supply chain risk, including mitigating supplier risk, financial exposure, and potential disruptions.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function, ensuring alignment with annual targets. Provide regular updates on procurement performance, cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance metrics to senior leadership.

• Proven experience in Global IT procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing and managing enterprise software or supply chain related software
• Demonstrated experience in complex contract negotiations for large‑scale IT deals.
• An understanding of risk management—including cybersecurity, compliance, and supplier financial stability.
• Experience supporting major IT programmes and delivering measurable cost savings and TCO reduction.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills across technical and corporate functions.