Senior IT Buyer a.i.

Bijgewerkt 06/08/2026

• Lead strategic global IT negotiations
• Assignment for 12 months

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Our client is a large international organisation in the Amsterdam area operating in a technology-driven environment with significant annual IT expenditure and a complex global supplier landscape. The organisation operates across multiple countries and works with a broad portfolio of technology vendors covering enterprise software, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications, infrastructure, and professional services.

Functie

As Senior IT Buyer a.i. you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities across a broad range of technology categories.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading sourcing activities for software, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, telecommunications, infrastructure.
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and budget requirements.
• Managing RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Negotiating complex software licensing agreements, cloud subscriptions, support agreements, maintenance contracts, and professional services contracts.
• Leading strategic contract renewals and commercial reviews with key technology vendors.
• Reviewing pricing models, licensing structures, contractual terms, and commercial risk provisions.
• Partnering closely with Legal teams on contract negotiations, liability clauses, service levels, and governance requirements.
• Managing supplier relationships and conducting regular performance reviews with strategic vendors.
• Identifying cost-saving, cost-avoidance, and contract optimisation opportunities.
• Supporting software asset management and licensing governance initiatives.
• Advising stakeholders on software licensing implications relating to organisational change and business requirements.
• Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and technology investment business cases.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Preparing executive-level recommendations and supporting senior stakeholder decision-making.

Profiel

The successful candidate will be an experienced IT procurement professional with a proven track record managing complex technology sourcing and commercial negotiations within multinational organisations.
Aa a Senior IT Buyer a.i. you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in IT procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, or technology vendor management.
• Extensive experience negotiating large-scale software, SaaS, and cloud agreements.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, cloud consumption-based contracts, and enterprise agreements.
• Experience managing procurement activities across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience delivering cost savings and negotiating favourable contractual outcomes.
• The ability to review and negotiate legal and commercial contract terms, including liability, risk allocation, termination rights, and service commitments.
• Experience working with global technology vendors, resellers, and managed service providers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• The ability to operate independently and manage multiple high-priority activities simultaneously.
• Fluency in English

Please note: this role is available exclusively for self-employed (ZZP) professionals based in the Netherlands.

Aanbod

• 12-month interim assignment
• 40h per week
• Hybrid
• Opportunity to lead strategic technology procurement initiatives within a multinational environment.
• Ownership of high-profile software, cloud, and technology supplier negotiations.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and procurement functions.
• Broad category ownership across enterprise software, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and telecommunications.

Vacature samenvatting

• Sub Sector
• Inkoper

• Industrie
• Technology & Telecoms

• Vacatures per locatie
• Amsterdam

• Contract Type
• Temp

• Consultant
• Rebecca Faitanini

• Vacature referentie
• JN-082026-7078703