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About the Role

Own Technology procurement for Alter Domus, managing a significant portion of our €90M annual spend across Software and SaaS, Cloud and Infrastructure, IT and Managed Services, Telecoms, Hardware and Data/Market Data. Set and execute category sourcing strategies, drive commercial value, and strengthen vendor relationships. Improve margin, optimize cost structures and elevate procurement maturity across Technology procurement.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing activity including spend and market analysis, RFP preparation, bid assessment, supplier negotiation and contract support.
Apply commercial acumen and negotiation skills to secure best total value and optimal total cost of ownership.
Be comfortable and efficient in applying leverage in commercial negotiations with global software, cloud and IT services vendors.
Harness expert knowledge of the technology supply market and commercial models to ensure optimized commercial and vendor relationships.
Implement a robust set of KPIs and measurement practices to ensure best-in-class supplier agreements.
Build categories and long-term strategic plans whilst also being able to deliver operationally.
Lead all elements of spend management for your categories, including strategic understanding of the technology supply market, pricing and term negotiations, renewal and true-up management.
Partner with key senior stakeholders across Technology, Risk, People, Finance, Legal and other global functions to understand requirements, influence and challenge demand, and deliver robust, transparent procurement processes.
Partner across all global functions to develop and implement optimal strategic sourcing strategies.
Build trusted, collaborative relationships across the organisation, acting as a knowledgeable and solutions-oriented business partner to Technology leadership.
Contribute to the Procurement Transformation through adoption of new processes, tools, analytics and ways of working.
Maintain a strong understanding of the technology supply market and commercial models to support informed decision-making.
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 both internally and externally.
Support the development and engagement of employees at all levels.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
Drive a culture of compliance and risk control to mitigate financial, operational and reputational risks.
Promote ethical business practices, enhancing the company's reputation and social impact.
Ensure Alter Domus maintains the highest Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) standards.

Requirements

3-6 years’ experience in procurement roles, ideally within a financial services or professional services environment.
Strong knowledge of Technology – software and SaaS, cloud and infrastructure, IT and managed services, telecoms and data – with a solid grasp of technology licensing and commercial models.
Solid understanding of Category Management and strategic procurement methodologies.
Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation capabilities, including 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 skills in English.
Results and action oriented, with a demonstrated ability to implement and drive projects, processes and improvement 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, analytical problem-solving skills.
Intellectual curiosity and a global mind-set.
Ability to challenge the current status quo to improve things.
High energy and passion to drive the business and positively influence others.
Avoid complacency and strive for the business to succeed, acting quickly to tackle any issues.
Adept at managing competing demands on your time, actively prioritizing and remaining calm under pressure.
Navigate complexity and challenges with confidence and resilience.
Possess strong interpersonal skills – influencing and building trust quickly.
Navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidence.
Negotiate with tenacity and focus.
Decisive and persuasive to achieve the results.
Ability to manage diverse stakeholders ranging from board members to finance professionals.
Demonstrate personal resilience in the context of an international company in high-growth mode.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to high integrity and ethics.

Skills

Technology procurement
Software and SaaS
Cloud and Infrastructure
IT and Managed Services
Telecoms
Hardware
Data/Market Data
Category sourcing strategies
Commercial value
Vendor relationships
Spend analysis
Market analysis
RFP preparation
Bid assessment
Supplier negotiation
Contract support
Commercial acumen
Negotiation skills
Total cost of ownership
Licensing
Subscription
Consumption-based models
Outcome-based models
Technology supply market knowledge
KPI implementation
Supplier agreements
Strategic planning
Operational delivery
Spend management
Pricing negotiation
Term negotiation
Renewal management
True-up management
Bid proposal analysis
Supplier selection
Stakeholder engagement
Demand influence
Procurement process optimization
Strategic sourcing
Margin improvement
Procurement transformation
Process adoption
Tool adoption
Analytics
Spend analytics
Market intelligence
Savings tracking
Financial forecasting
Contract management
Supplier performance management
Service level governance
Communication
Problem-solving
Agility
Flexibility
Prioritization
Resilience

Location

24 jurisdictions

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3-6 years

Education Level

Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA

Salary/Compensations

€90M annual spend

Benefits

Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career
Resources from LinkedIn Learning
Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
Flexible arrangements
Generous holidays
An additional day off for your birthday
Continuous mentoring along your career progression
Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
Additional local benefits depending on your location

About the Company

A world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry.
Home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets.
Employs more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.
Believes in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people.
An organization where you progress on merit, can speak openly, and will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Equal Opportunity

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