Global Software Procurement Leader - Technology

Global Software Procurement Leader – Technology | Remote UK with Global Travel | Up to £120,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus I'm recruiting for a Global Software Procurement Leader to join a major international organisation in a genuinely global role, taking ownership of complex Software and SaaS procurement across multiple regions and markets. This is a senior, high-profile opportunity for someone with deep Software procurement experience who wants to operate on a truly global scale. You'll work across international business units, manage major global technology suppliers and partner with senior Technology and C-suite stakeholders across multiple geographies. You'll take a leading role in developing and delivering global Software and SaaS category strategy, leading major international sourcing programmes and negotiating complex, high-value global agreements. This is not simply a UK role with some international exposure – you'll be working across a genuinely global stakeholder and supplier landscape. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on commercial delivery. They need someone who can set the direction for the category while still being comfortable leading major negotiations, challenging suppliers and getting into the detail on complex technology agreements. There is also a significant opportunity around AI procurement and commercial strategy. You don't need to be a pure AI procurement specialist, but exposure to AI suppliers, platforms or contracting would be highly advantageous. They are looking for someone with a genuine interest in AI who can help shape how a major global organisation approaches this rapidly developing category. You'll have significant visibility across the organisation, including engagement with C-suite stakeholders, and the opportunity to become a senior procurement advisor to global Technology leadership. What they are looking for:

• Extensive Software and SaaS procurement experience is essential
• Strong experience operating within a global procurement environment
• Track record of leading complex, high-value global Software sourcing and negotiations
• Experience developing and implementing global Software category strategies
• Strong wider Technology/IT procurement expertise
• AI procurement, contracting or supplier exposure would be highly advantageous
• Exceptional senior stakeholder management with the gravitas to influence at C-suite level
• Strong leadership experience and the ability to lead and develop teams
• Comfortable combining strategic leadership with hands-on procurement delivery
• Experience navigating complex global organisations, stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong commercial acumen, resilience and ability to operate autonomously This is an opportunity to take on a truly global Software procurement leadership role, influence senior Technology stakeholders across the world and help shape the future of Software and AI procurement within a major international organisation. Please send your CV to g.sivarajah@bramwith.com