Senior IT Procurement Manager – Software & IT/OT Sourcing

RDT is looking for an experienced IT Procurement Consultant or Software Asset Management professional for a strategic assignment supporting a major energy-sector transformation programme in Sweden. The position can be based in either Solna (Stockholm) or Gothenburg, depending on the candidate's location. You will support strategic sourcing activities for a large-scale digital transformation initiative, with a focus on enterprise software, IT/OT capabilities, and the establishment of a new Operational Control Centre (OCC). Working closely with business, IT, architecture, security, legal, and procurement stakeholders, you will translate programme requirements into practical sourcing strategies, coordinate supplier selection processes, and support commercial decision-making throughout the procurement lifecycle. This role is suited to a commercially minded professional who combines strong software category expertise with analytical skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive complex procurement activities in a structured, delivery-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct IT/OT category assessments and supplier-market analyses covering the services, technologies, and capabilities required by the programme.
• Translate business, IT architecture, security, and transition requirements into practical sourcing strategies, supplier criteria, and procurement plans.
• Prepare, coordinate, and issue RFI, RFQ, and RFP documentation in collaboration with relevant business, IT, Legal, Security, and Procurement stakeholders.
• Plan and manage procurement milestones, dependencies, and decisions in alignment with the overall programme roadmap.
• Develop evaluation criteria, commercial models, and scoring frameworks to facilitate structured and transparent supplier evaluations.
• Coordinate supplier shortlisting, clarification meetings, commercial negotiations, and sourcing recommendations.
• Support contract finalisation, supplier onboarding, mobilisation, and handover.
• Maintain a consolidated overview of supplier selection progress, timelines, commercial assumptions, risks, and key decisions.
• Provide procurement input for reporting, budget discussions, and Steering Committee decision materials.

Mandatory Requirements Candidates must meet at least ONE of the following experience criteria: Option 1: IT Procurement

• At least 5 years of experience as an IT Procurement Consultant or equivalent procurement professional, with a strong focus on the software category, including enterprise software sourcing, licensing, commercial negotiations, or supplier management.

OR Option 2: Software Asset Management

• At least 5 years of experience as a Software Asset Manager in a large enterprise, with relevant exposure to enterprise software licensing, vendor management, commercial optimisation, or software procurement.

Additional requirements:

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and commercial negotiation skills, with the ability to align business and technical perspectives.
• Strong analytical and structuring skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to transparent, well-documented procurement decisions.
• A pragmatic, delivery-oriented approach, balancing procurement quality, governance, and compliance with programme deadlines.
• The ability to prioritise activities, manage dependencies, and maintain momentum in a changing environment with multiple stakeholders.
• A self-driven and collaborative working style, with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary programme team.
• High integrity and sound judgement when handling commercially sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with enterprise software licensing, software vendor negotiations, and commercial sourcing models.
• Familiarity with IT/OT environments, cybersecurity requirements, or critical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes or complex technology initiatives.
• Exposure to procurement governance, supplier evaluation frameworks, contract management, and supplier mobilisation.

Interested? If you have substantial experience in software-focused IT procurement or enterprise Software Asset Management and can drive strategic sourcing activities in a complex technology environment, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV, highlighting your relevant software procurement or Software Asset Management experience.