Strategic Technology Sourcing Principal
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and commercial leadership for enterprise Information and Operational Technology portfolios, influencing major investments and negotiating high-value supplier agreements.
Role type
Principal, Strategic Technology Sourcing
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, commercial arrangements, and supplier ecosystems for complex technology services.
Domain
Public sector utilities (Water & Wastewater) + Enterprise Technology Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, Contract negotiation, Commercial acumen, Supplier relationship management, Market analysis, Contract mobilisation, Governance frameworks
Preferred skills
Enterprise technology knowledge, Managed services, Cyber security considerations
Responsibilities
Develop category and contract strategies, Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (tendering, evaluation), Provide expert commercial advice, Build stakeholder relationships, Analyse supplier markets and trends, Design commercial arrangements, Oversee contract implementation, Establish governance frameworks, Mentor colleagues
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship
