Global IT Vendor & Contract Management Lead

Description

IT Procurement & Vendor Management Lead About the role As an IT Procurement & Vendor Management Lead, you will take ownership of a global portfolio of IT supplier contracts and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s sourcing and vendor management strategy. You will lead complex commercial negotiations, manage contract life cycles, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across IT, Legal, Finance, and Procurement functions. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive commercial value, optimise supplier relationships, and strengthen governance across a global technology landscape. Key Responsibilities Own and manage a global portfolio of IT supplier contracts, ensuring effective governance and commercial performance. Lead the full contract life cycle, including drafting, negotiation, renewal, amendments, and termination activities. Drive complex commercial negotiations with strategic IT vendors, maximising value while mitigating risks. Partner closely with Legal teams to ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory, data protection, and information security requirements. Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, operational, and contractual risks across the supplier ecosystem. Deliver measurable cost savings and optimise overall IT spend through strategic sourcing initiatives. Lead and support global procurement projects, including RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on vendor and commercial matters. Manage supplier escalations, disputes, and performance-related issues to ensure business continuity. Drive continuous improvement of procurement governance, reporting, KPIs, and contract management processes. Support transparency and accountability in supplier performance management across the organisation. Your Profile 10+ years of experience in IT Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, or a related commercial function. Proven experience managing large-scale, international IT contract portfolios. Extensive track record negotiating complex IT agreements, including software licencing, SaaS, cloud services, managed services, and professional services contracts. Strong experience leading or supporting global sourcing events and competitive tender processes. Hands-on experience collaborating with Legal teams on contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and compliance matters. Experience working within multinational organisations, preferably supporting stakeholders across Europe and the United States. Deep understanding of IT procurement models, vendor management frameworks, and commercial contract structures. Strong knowledge of software licencing models, cloud consumption agreements, outsourcing, and managed services contracts. Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and deal-structuring capabilities. Solid understanding of data protection, cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory considerations within IT contracts. Strong financial acumen, including total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier benchmarking, cost analysis, and savings tracking. Ability to challenge supplier pricing models and contractual terms while balancing commercial and operational objectives. Highly analytical mindset with strong documentation, reporting, and governance skills. Nice to Have Experience working with major global technology vendors and system integrators. German language skills. Experience within highly regulated industries and complex international operating environments. Knowledge of procurement technologies and contract life cycle management solutions. Professional certifications related to procurement, sourcing, or commercial management. Working Model Hybrid working model. 60% office-based work in Katowice. 40% remote work (Home Office). Collaboration with global stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Poland sp. z o.o. is an employment agency registered in a registry kept by Marshal of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship under the number 361.

Responsibilities

• As an IT Procurement &amp

• Vendor Management Lead, you will take ownership of a global portfolio of IT supplier contracts and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s sourcing and vendor management strategy. You will lead complex commercial negotiations, manage contract life cycles, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across IT, Legal, Finance, and Procurement functions. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive commercial value, optimise supplier relationships, and strengthen governance across a global technology landscape.

Informacje dodatkowe

• Nr ref.: 1201011

• Lokalizacja: Katowice

• Rodzaj pracy: Stała