As the Global D&T Category Manager, you will be the strategic architect behind HEINEKEN’s global technology spend. You will design, execute and manage end-to-end sourcing strategies across the D&T ecosystem, working at the intersection of Procurement, Digital & Technology and the wider business.
You will be a trusted business partner to senior D&T stakeholders, driving digital transformation, optimising commercial value, mitigating supplier risk and ensuring technology partnerships foster long-term innovation. You will shape global procurement strategies across cloud, enterprise software, digital solutions and IT consulting.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Category Management
- Design and execute a 3–5 year global procurement strategy for the D&T category, covering SaaS, cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, digital marketing technology and IT consulting/professional services.
- Conduct continuous spend analysis and market intelligence to identify cost optimisation opportunities, supplier rationalisation levers and emerging technology trends.
- Aggregate global demand across business units to leverage HEINEKEN’s scale and maximise purchasing power.
- Identify opportunities to create sustainable value beyond cost savings.
Commercial Negotiations & Sourcing Execution
- Lead complex, high-value RFxs, global supplier selections and commercial negotiations for enterprise-grade technology solutions.
- Develop innovative commercial models, including consumption-based, value-based and hybrid pricing approaches.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Data Privacy and Compliance teams to negotiate robust commercial agreements and ensure appropriate governance.
- Balance cost, value, flexibility, innovation and risk.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Digital Transformation
- Establish partnerships with global D&T leadership, product owners and regional business leaders to align procurement strategies with HEINEKEN’s digital roadmap.
- Act as a trusted Procurement advisor to senior D&T stakeholders.
- Identify emerging technology solutions, trends and opportunities supporting digital transformation.
- Collaborate with D&T, Finance, Legal, Data Privacy, Compliance and other stakeholders.
Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
- Manage a portfolio of critical global technology partners and build long-term strategic relationships.
- Drive supplier performance, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Assess and mitigate risks related to software compliance, cybersecurity, vendor lock-in and operational resilience.
- Maintain knowledge of the global technology supplier landscape and anticipate market developments.
Experience & Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT or an equivalent field.
- 7–10+ years of progressive strategic procurement experience, including at least 5 years in Global IT/D&T procurement.
- Strong knowledge of the global IT supplier market, ideally covering ERP, enterprise technology, SaaS, cloud, IT services or professional services.
- Experience developing category strategies, leading complex sourcing initiatives and managing high-value negotiations.
- Experience working in a matrixed, multinational corporate environment.
- Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
- Fluent English, written and verbal, with the executive presence to influence senior stakeholders.
- Curiosity about technology and emerging trends, resilience, adaptability and a collaborative mindset.
What’s in it for you?
- Gross monthly salary of €8,173 to €11,209, based on experience and expertise, excluding 8% holiday allowance.
- Performance-driven bonus.
- 20 vacation days plus a flexible budget for 10 additional days.
- NS Business Card or reimbursement of €0.23 per kilometre, up to 30 kilometres per one-way trip.
- Learning, development and global career opportunities.
- Global impact through strategic technology categories and partnerships.
A cover letter is not required, but a short note about your motivation is welcome.