IT Category Manager
Fugro · Prismastraat 3 Nootdorp NL, Netherlands
Job Description
As Global IT Sourcing Manager, you will play an important role in shaping the future of our global IT landscape. Working at the intersection of technology, procurement, and business strategy, you will lead the development and execution of our global IT sourcing agenda, ensuring the right partnerships, commercial models, and sourcing decisions are in place to support our ambitious digital transformation goals.
In this highly visible role, you will drive value creation, supplier innovation, risk management, and cost optimization across a complex global IT ecosystem. As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including the CIO and IT leadership team, you will influence strategic investment decisions while building strong partnerships with key technology vendors worldwide.
Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, with a dotted-line relationship to the CIO, you will lead the global IT sourcing function and contribute directly to the transformation of both Procurement and IT. This is a unique opportunity to make a global impact, shape sourcing excellence, and help enable scalable, secure, and future ready technology solutions across the business.
Your Role
- You support the CIO in defining and executing a global IT sourcing and vendor management strategy aligned with business priorities;
- You lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier selection, tendering, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance management;
- You act as the primary contact for global IT sourcing requests, ensuring governance, transparency, and consistency across the organization;
- You partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to prioritize demand, optimize value, and drive standardization;
- You drive supplier rationalization initiatives to reduce costs, manage risk, simplify operations, and ensure compliance;
- You provide commercial, contractual, and market insights to support strategic IT investment and sourcing decisions;
- You collaborate with IT Asset Management, Architecture, Cyber Security, and Data Integrity teams to ensure aligned and compliant vendor solutions;
- You lead complex sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, contract renewals, negotiations, and dispute resolution;
- You develop and enhance sourcing methodologies, governance frameworks, and tools to increase visibility, control, and effectiveness;
- You promote continuous improvement, innovation, and supplier-led value creation while ensuring contracts meet legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
Your track record
- You bring 7+ years of experience in IT sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier management within complex international environments;
- You have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and a strong background in IT sourcing, including experience working with global suppliers and partners;
- You successfully lead sourcing projects, contract negotiations, and transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business value and cost savings;
- You combine strong commercial acumen with expertise in managing complex contracts, supplier performance, and risk exposure;
- You influence senior stakeholders, build strong relationships across a matrix organization, and act as a trusted advisor on sourcing and commercial matters;
- You align sourcing strategies with business and IT objectives, supporting transformation programs through scalable and effective sourcing solutions;
- You drive governance, transparency, and operational excellence by improving sourcing processes, increasing spend visibility, and standardizing ways of working;
- You communicate and negotiate effectively at all levels, work successfully across diverse cultural and regulatory environments, and are fluent in English.
What Fugro offers
- A diverse and inclusive working environment;
- A competitive salary;
- A company car or a mobility allowance;
- A bonus, the allocation of which is determined based on carefully established guidelines within Fugro;
- 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;
- The opportunity to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;
- The possibility of setting up an ergonomic home office, including requesting equipment such as hardware or basic office furniture;
- Work-from-home allowance of EUR 2,35 net per day, where applicable;
- Modern pension scheme;
- Discounts on supplementary health insurance packages through Fugro’s partner providers;
- Free parking in our on-site parking garage, with ample parking facilities and electric vehicle charging stations available;
- A bicycle leasing scheme with a company contribution;
- Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan and access to the gym at Fugro’s headquarters, including participation in group fitness classes;
- Coaching and support through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Are you interested?
Please visit our Company Page to find out more about what it is like to work at Fugro.
If you have any further questions, please contact Umit Nesar, Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 6-81410768
After you have applied
- You will receive an automated confirmation email confirming receipt of your application;
- Our Talent Acquisition team (TA) will carefully review your application. If your profile matches the requirements of the role, we will contact you to discuss the next steps;
- Depending on the position, the selection process may include one or more interviews and/or assessments;
- Throughout the process, we will keep you informed about the progress;
- If, at the end of the process, there is a mutual interest from both sides, our TA team will guide you through the offer and onboarding process.
- We look forward to welcoming you to Fugro!
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.