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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global Category Manager ICT & Professional Services - **Company:** Heineken - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Consulting, Digital Technology, Microsoft Software, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, Salesforce.Com, SAP (Applications), Software Licensing Audit, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e845113022cc7978 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Supply chain?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Education: Bachelor or Masters degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT or equivalent. Purchasing and/or Business qualification desirable (CIPS/MBA) * Work experience: 7-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic procurement, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated specifically to Global IT/D&T; procurement. * Ability to understand complex D&T; transformation projects * Good knowledge and broad understanding of global IT supplier market and specific in the domain of ERP and enterprise technology solutions. * Other fields of expertise: experience in the IT and/or Professional Services categories * International Exposure: Demonstrated experience working within a matrixed, multinational corporate environment, managing cross-border stakeholders and diverse global supplier pools How: * Key Leadership expectations: shape, connect, develop, deliver and/or role model HEINEKEN behaviours * Functional skills: Analytical, strong business acumen, interpersonal skills, negotiations * Communication skills: Fluent in English (written and verbal), with the executive presence to influence C-suite stakeholders and challenge technical assumptions constructively. * Resilient & Adaptable: Thrives in ambiguity, possesses a high tolerance for organizational change, and can lead teams through the fast-paced evolution of digital technology. * Analytical Mindset: Proficient in data-driven decision-making, spend analysis tools (e.g., Power BI), and advanced TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) modelling. * Other skills: building collaborative relationships, change management, influencing skills, managing without control. Interested? Excited to help shape how we drive sourcing strategies across the D&T; ecosystem? ## Description As the Global D&T; Category Manager, you will be the strategic architect behind our global technology spend. You will design, execute, and manage end-to-end sourcing strategies across the D&T; ecosystem. Serving as a trusted business partner to the D&T; senior stakeholders, you will drive digital transformation, optimize commercial value, mitigate supplier risk, and ensure our technology partnerships foster long-term innovation., Strategic Category Management * Strategy Development: Design and execute a 3-5 year global procurement strategy for the D&T; category, covering sub-categories such as SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), Enterprise Software (ERP/CRM), Digital Marketing Tech, and IT Consulting/Professional Services. * Spend Analysis: Conduct continuous spend analysis and market intelligence mapping to identify cost-optimization opportunities, rationalization levers, and emerging technology trends. * Demand Management: Aggregate global demand across business units to leverage economies of scale and maximize purchasing power. Commercial Negotiations & Sourcing Execution * End-to-End Sourcing: Lead complex, high-value RFxs, global supplier selections, and commercial negotiations for enterprise-grade technology solutions. * Deal Structuring: Drive creative commercial models (e.g., consumption-based pricing, value-based pricing, and hybrid licensing) that align with modern cloud and agile product deployment models. * Contracting Excellence: Partner with Finance, Legal and Data Privacy (GDPR/Compliance) teams to negotiate robust Master Services Agreements (MSAs), End User License Agreements (EULAs), and detailed Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Stakeholder Collaboration & Digital Transformation * Business Alignment: Establish deep, collaborative partnerships with global D&T; leadership, product owners, and regional business heads to align procurement pipelines with the corporate digital roadmap. * Innovation Scouting: Act as a bridge between the startup ecosystem/tech giants and internal teams to bring cutting-edge digital capabilities into the organization. Supplier Relationship & Risk Management (SRM) * Strategic SRM: Manage a portfolio of critical, tier-1 global technology partners (e.g., Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Accenture) to unlock value beyond contract terms. * Risk Mitigation: Continuously assess and mitigate risks related to software compliance/audits, cybersecurity, vendor lock-in, and operational resilience. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [The Future of Recruiting: Innovations and Challenges in the European IT Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1056-the-future-of-recruiting-innovations-and-challenges-in-the-european-it-sector) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany)