Global Category Lead, IT and Digital Services

Job description

Uniting what’s next in traffic Yunex Traffic develops innovative mobility ecosystems and services for the smart city, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions. What awaits you? An opportunity to join the Global Procurement team in a strategic category leadership role for IT and Digital Services. You will define and own the global category strategy across software, SaaS, licensing and renewals, IT professional and managed services, infrastructure, cloud and hosting, telecoms and network services, cybersecurity, end-user technology, data, AI and digital platforms, and related digital business requirements. The IT supplier market is changing quickly. Geopolitical uncertainty, cybersecurity requirements, supplier concentration, changing licensing models and AI-driven demand are increasing both risk and opportunity. This role is responsible for translating those developments into a forward-looking category strategy, clear sourcing priorities, stronger supplier governance and practical risk mitigation actions. What will be your mission? Define, own and continuously improve the global category strategy for IT and Digital Services. Set sourcing priorities, supplier governance principles and the commercial roadmap across the full IT and Digital Services scope. Own the global category view on supplier and supply chain risk, including supplier dependency, geopolitical exposure, cybersecurity requirements, business continuity, contractual exposure, market concentration and technology disruption. Build a forward-looking view of IT supplier markets, including AI-related demand shifts, cloud and software market concentration, changing licensing models and emerging technology risks. Partner with senior stakeholders in IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity and the business to shape demand, agree priorities and align the category strategy with business objectives. Lead or steer strategic sourcing activities for key suppliers and major initiatives, including negotiation strategy and high-impact commercial decisions. Establish the commercial fact base for the category, using TCO, benchmark pricing, rate-card analysis, cloud consumption modelling, software licence optimisation and, where applicable, should-cost models. Coordinate category activities across procurement colleagues, regions and stakeholders to ensure consistent execution of the global category strategy. Report on category strategy progress, market developments, supplier risks, savings, cost avoidance and broader value contribution. Contribute to the further development of the global sourcing and category management operating model. What do you need to become a team member? Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management or sourcing, ideally in a global or multi-site environment. Solid experience in IT procurement across several areas such as software, SaaS, cloud, hardware & infrastructure, telecoms, cybersecurity or IT services. Proven ability to develop category strategies and translate them into sourcing roadmaps, supplier governance and measurable value creation. Strong understanding of supplier and supply chain risk in a global environment, including geopolitical exposure, supplier concentration, business continuity, cybersecurity and contractual risk. Ability to interpret IT market developments, including AI, cloud, software licensing and cybersecurity trends, and translate them into sourcing and supplier management actions. Strong commercial and contractual understanding, especially in complex supplier negotiations and technology-related agreements. Strong senior stakeholder management skills across IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity and business functions. Analytical mindset with the ability to use spend data, market data, contract data and supplier performance information to support decisions. Experience with eProcurement, eSourcing, eAuction, analytics, FinOps, software asset management or supplier risk tools is an advantage. Fluent English communication skills. German language skills are advantageous. What makes you successful in this role? You set direction and create clarity in a complex, fast-moving category. You challenge demand constructively and build credibility with senior technical and commercial stakeholders. You use market intelligence, data and supplier insight to anticipate risk and create value beyond price savings. You can steer execution without losing ownership of the broader category agenda. What can you look forward to with us? A friendly atmosphere in an international company and supportive colleagues Annual bonus Additional days off to help you recharge Participation in exciting and meaningful projects Subsidized private medical care for your peace of mind Subsidized life insurance Subsidy for sports activities to keep you active Lunch card and fresh fruit at the office Office located in Warsaw How do you apply? We can only accept online applications. Click the “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. About Us: We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world. We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users. Our Commitment: At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too. See what we look like on our global website. Follow the latest news from our company on our LinkedIn profile . Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.