Director, Procurement - Tech Services
Core
Lead global procurement strategy for a £350m Tech Professional Services portfolio, managing systems integration, implementation, engineering, and managed services.
Role type
Director, Procurement (Technology Services)
Builds
Multi-year sourcing and supplier strategies for technology delivery models
Domain
Biopharma / Technology Services Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category Strategy, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Digital Literacy, Financial Acumen, Interactive Storytelling, Negotiation, Sourcing Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management
Preferred skills
Master's degree or MBA, Technology Services procurement experience, Large-scale technology outsourcing or supplier-consolidation programmes, Software, data and AI procurement exposure
Technologies
AI-enabled delivery models, automation, data-driven insights
Responsibilities
Create and deliver global sourcing strategies for Tech Professional Services portfolio; Partner with senior Digital & Technology stakeholders, Finance and other functions to identify opportunities and develop business cases; Shape sourcing, contracting and supplier strategies that harness AI-enabled delivery models, automation and data-driven insights; Lead complex commercial negotiations and establish strategic supplier relationships and governance; Deliver sustainable commercial benefits while balancing service quality, supply resilience, risk, compliance, cost and innovation; Lead and develop Procurement colleagues and cross-functional category teams; Communicate category strategies, decisions and outcomes clearly across Procurement and business networks
Seniority
Director, Global Leadership
