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Senior IT Buyer a.i.

Amsterdam Temp View Job Description
An international organisation is looking for an experienced Senior IT Buyer a.i. to manage strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, vendor relationships, and contract governance across a complex global technology portfolio. This is a 12-month assignment requiring a specialist who can quickly take ownership of key suppliers, software agreements, cloud services, and procurement initiatives in a multinational environment.

Updated 06/08/2026

  • Lead strategic global IT negotiations
  • Assignment for 12 months

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

  • 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.
Contact
Rebecca Faitanini
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078703

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Buyer
Industry
Technology & Telecoms
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Temp
Consultant
Rebecca Faitanini
Job Reference
JN-082026-7078703