Overview:
* Category Lead IT Procurement
* Working in Schiedam, The Netherlands
At Mammoet, world leader in heavy lifting and transport solutions, we rely on cutting-edge technology to keep our business moving. As our new Category Lead for IT Procurement, you will take strategic ownership of the global IT spend, leading sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships and category performance across all regions. You'll play a key role in ensuring that our IT landscape supports innovation, reliability and long-term business value.
As Category Lead, you will act as the global expert for the IT category - responsible for defining and executing sourcing strategies, negotiating and managing strategic supplier contracts and ensuring measurable value creation across all regions. In this role, you will also manage and coach a team of two buyers, fostering collaboration, capability growth and operational excellence. You'll work closely with IT and business stakeholders to ensure procurement delivers the best technological and commercial outcomes.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and own the global IT category strategy, aligning with business goals and technological needs;
* Lead sourcing and tender processes for high-value IT contracts, ensuring competitiveness, compliance and sustainability;
* Negotiate, implement and manage strategic supplier contracts, ensuring compliance, performance and value delivery;
* Negotiate and manage strategic supplier agreements, focusing on long-term value and risk mitigation;
* Manage and mentor a team of two buyers, ensuring alignment, capability development, and performance;
* Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships with key vendors such as SAP, Microsoft, Autodesk and Dassault, driving performance, innovation and continuous improvement;
* Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal and other departments to align category initiatives with company priorities;
* Analyze spend and market data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation;
* Monitor category performance and report on KPIs, ensuring transparency and governance.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain or a related field;
* 8+ years of experience in procurement, including at least 3 years in IT category management or strategic sourcing;
* Proven success managing complex, high-value and global supplier portfolios;
* Professional certification in procurement/supply chain (e.g. CIPS level 4, NEVI 2, ISM or equivalent) is required;
* Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills;
* Experience collaborating with or managing key suppliers such as SAP, Microsoft, Autodesk and Dassault is highly valued;
* Deep understanding of Source-to-Contract and P2P processes (experience with SAP S/4Hana or Ariba is an advantage);
* Ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple business units and geographies;
* Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both spoken and written);
* A proactive, strategic mindset with the confidence to drive change and lead initiatives independently.
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