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About the Role

Manage technology procurement for Alter Domus, overseeing a significant portion of the company's €90M annual spend across various technology categories. This role involves setting and executing sourcing strategies, driving commercial value, and strengthening vendor relationships to improve margins and optimize costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including spend and market analysis, RFP preparation, bid assessment, supplier negotiation, and contract support for complex, multi-year technology tenders.
• Apply commercial acumen and negotiation skills to secure best total value and optimal total cost of ownership across various licensing, subscription, and service models.
• Leverage expert knowledge of the technology supply market and commercial models to optimize commercial and vendor relationships.
• Implement KPIs and measurement practices to ensure best-in-class supplier agreements and proactively address issues with strategic technology suppliers.
• Build categories and long-term strategic plans while also delivering operationally.
• Manage all aspects of spend management for assigned categories, including market analysis, negotiation, renewal management, and supplier selection.
• Partner with key senior stakeholders across Technology, Risk, People, Finance, Legal, and other global functions to understand requirements and deliver robust procurement processes.
• Develop and implement optimal strategic sourcing strategies across all global functions to drive margin improvements.
• Build trusted, collaborative relationships across the organization, acting as a solutions-oriented business partner to Technology leadership.
• Contribute to Procurement Transformation through the adoption of new processes, tools, and analytics.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the technology supply market and commercial models to support informed decision-making.
• Deliver a compliant procurement process with accurate savings tracking and financial forecasting.
• Support the development of procurement documentation, playbooks, and best practices.
• Ensure effective contract management, supplier performance management, and service level governance across the technology vendor base.
• Promote and build Alter Domus' brand and culture internally and externally.
• Support employee development and engagement, promoting the Employer Value Proposition.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Drive a culture of compliance and risk control.
• Promote ethical business practices and ensure high Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) standards.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in procurement roles, ideally within financial services or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of technology categories including software and SaaS, cloud and infrastructure, IT and managed services, telecoms, and data.
• Solid grasp of technology licensing and commercial models.
• Understanding of Category Management and strategic procurement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience negotiating IT and services contracts alongside Legal and Risk.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Results and action-oriented with a demonstrated ability to implement and drive projects, processes, and improvements in a multinational environment.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, communicate clearly, and build trust quickly.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions without full information.
• Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality outcomes.
• High levels of energy, curiosity, and ownership.
• Superior business insight and commercial acumen combined with strong technical expertise and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and a global mind-set.
• Ability to challenge the current status quo.
• High energy and passion to drive the business and positively influence others.
• Ability to manage competing demands on time, actively prioritize, and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders ranging from board members to finance professionals.
• Personal resilience in the context of an international company in high-growth mode.
• Strong commitment to high integrity and ethics.

Skills

• Technology Procurement
• Sourcing Strategy
• Commercial Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Spend Analysis
• RFP Management
• Contract Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Category Management
• Risk Management
• Financial Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Influencing

Location

• Global

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Mid-level
• Senior-level

Salary/Compensations

• €90M annual spend

Benefits

• Support for professional accreditations (e.g., ACCA) and study leave
• Flexible arrangements
• Generous holidays
• Additional day off for birthday
• Continuous mentoring
• Active sports, events, and social committees
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Share Plan
• Additional local benefits

About the Company

• Alter Domus is a world-leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry.
• Home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in private markets and over 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.
• Believes in being different and enabling/developing its people.
• Offers opportunities for progression based on merit, open communication, and support for career paths.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.