Director – Technology Procurement

Director – Technology Procurement | Enterprise Software & AICentral London – 2 days per week£90,000–£125,000 + Strong Bonus + Car Allowance + Significant Share PackageI’m partnering with a major global organisation with one of the most sophisticated and highly regarded procurement functions in the market to recruit a Director within its Technology Procurement team.This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-potential, ambitious Technology Procurement professional who has progressed quickly in their career and is looking for a platform where they can continue that trajectory.My client operates an extremely complex, global procurement environment, and this role will have significant exposure across the organisation. You’ll work with senior Digital & Technology stakeholders internationally, take ownership of up to £80m of strategic technology spend, and lead relationships and negotiations with some of the world's largest technology suppliers.The role will have a major focus on Enterprise Software, and importantly, my client is looking for someone who has a strong understanding of AI and the rapidly evolving technology landscape and can translate emerging technology trends into commercial and procurement strategies.For someone ambitious, the development opportunity is significant. You’ll be surrounded by some of the strongest procurement talent in the market, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced procurement leaders, gain exposure to highly sophisticated global category strategies and progress quickly within a large international organisation.The opportunity:Own and develop global category strategies across Enterprise Software and strategic Technology spendManage a portfolio of up to £80mLead complex, high-value negotiations with major global technology suppliersDevelop procurement strategies that deliver significant commercial value, innovation and competitive advantagePartner with senior Digital & Technology stakeholders across a complex global organisationBuild strong knowledge of emerging technologies, particularly AI, and understand their commercial and procurement implicationsCreate compelling business cases and influence senior stakeholders to drive changeBuild strategic relationships with key global suppliers at executive levelLead and develop procurement professionals within the wider category teamDrive value beyond savings across innovation, risk, service, quality and supplier performanceWho we're looking for:A high-potential, ambitious procurement professional who has demonstrated rapid career progressionSignificant Technology Procurement experience, particularly across Enterprise SoftwareExperience working within large, complex, global procurement functions is essentialStrong understanding of AI, emerging technology and the changing enterprise software landscapeEvidence of developing and executing sophisticated global category strategiesExperience leading major, complex commercial negotiationsStrong commercial and financial acumenConfidence engaging and influencing senior global stakeholdersExperience dealing with major strategic technology suppliersSomeone intellectually curious, driven and keen to continue developing their career quicklyThis isn't just an opportunity to take on a bigger Technology Procurement role. It is an opportunity to join a best-in-class global procurement function, learn from some of the strongest people in the profession and gain the scale, complexity and senior exposure that can accelerate your career significantly.For an ambitious Technology Procurement professional who wants to become a future procurement leader, this is an exceptional platform.Send your CV to for a confidential discussion.