Job Description
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.
Requirements
- Apply understanding of technology and cybersecurity products,
licensing models, and emerging tech trends.
Manage Technology contracts : Negotiate contracts with a focuson 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 risksrelated 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 activitiesthat 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 technicalteams (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 projectsthat involve highly sensitive data or critical infrastructure,
ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality, compliance, and risk
mitigation protocols.
Innovation and Market Intelligence : Continuously monitoremerging technology vendors, startups and market challengers,
contributing to innovation and competitive advantage for the
cybersecurity business.
Previous experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, orsupply chain management, ideally in a shared services or
multinational environment.
Strong understanding of technology procurement, includingsoftware licensing, cloud services, IT infrastructure, and
cybersecurity products.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, ISM) advantageous but notessential
Excellent analytical and reporting skills.Familiarity with contract review, supplier onboarding, and basicfinancial or commercial terms.
Understanding of procurement compliance, supplier risk, andethical sourcing practices.
Experience using eSourcing tools and ERP systems preferred,but not essential.
Experience in working a global matrix organisations, withexposure to multi-jurisdictional procurement operations, cross-
border contracting, and localisation of sourcing strategies.
Familiarity with cybersecurity, information security in supplieronboarding and contract negotiation desirable but not essential.
Prior exposure to global procurement operations or workingwith international stakeholders is preferred
Requirements
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 andCross-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 essentialExcellent 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 organisations, with exposure to multi-jurisdictional procurement operations, cross- border contracting, and localisation 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