Buyer-Technology Procurement

As a Buyer of Technology, you will be responsible for supporting the creation and implementation of sourcing strategies across global technology categories, with a focus on both client-facing and internal operational technology.

You will work closely with and support the Lead Technology Category Manager in driving strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts for a range of IT and cybersecurity-related goods and services—including software, hardware, cloud, and professional services. Collaborating cross-functionally with IT, Security, Legal, and Commercial teams, you will help ensure procurement activities align with overall category strategy, business objectives, and compliance and risk management standards. Your contribution will enable the delivery of innovative technology solutions, operational efficiency, and business continuity in a fast-paced and security-conscious environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Apply understanding of technology and cybersecurity products, licensing models, and emerging tech trends.
• Manage Technology contracts: Negotiate contracts with a focus on technology-specific clauses such as software licensing terms, cloud service level agreements (SLAs), data privacy, intellectual property rights, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Supporting client-facing solutions: Collaborate closely with sales, product owners, and client service teams to source and deliver technology solutions that directly impact client offerings and service delivery.
• Supplier Risk Management: Assess and manage supplier risks related to cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and compliance with industry regulations, working closely with Legal Counsel, Data Protection and other stakeholders.
• Enabling digital transformation: Support procurement activities that enable the company's digital transformation efforts, such as cloud migration, SaaS adoption, and integration of advanced cybersecurity tools.
• Functional and Cross-functional collaboration: Work directly with technical teams (GTS, DFIR, TAS, C&I, Internal Security) to understand technical requirements and ensure sourcing decisions meet operational and security standards.
• Participate in sourcing and contract management for projects that involve highly sensitive data or critical infrastructure, ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality, compliance, and risk mitigation protocols.
• Innovation and Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor emerging technology vendors, startups and market challengers, contributing to innovation and competitive advantage for the cybersecurity business.
• Previous experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally in a shared services or multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of technology procurement, including software licensing, cloud services, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity products.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, ISM) advantageous but not essential
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with contract review, supplier onboarding, and basic financial or commercial terms.
• Understanding of procurement compliance, supplier risk, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Experience using eSourcing tools and ERP systems preferred, but not essential.
• Experience in working a global matrix organizations, with exposure to multi-jurisdictional procurement operations, cross-border contracting, and localization of sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, information security in supplier
  
  onboarding and contract negotiation desirable but not essential.
• Prior exposure to global procurement operations or working with international stakeholders is preferred