Senior IT Sourcing & Vendor Management Manager
Mission Overview
We are looking for a Senior IT Sourcing Manager to support a large-scale IT transformation program focused on improving operational performance, cost control, and business value delivery. The role will drive the definition and implementation of a strategic sourcing model, strengthen vendor management practices, and establish governance frameworks to support long-term IT sourcing objectives.
Key Responsibilities
IT Sourcing Strategy
* Define and refine the IT sourcing strategy aligned with business and IT objectives.
* Determine the optimal balance between internal capabilities and external service providers.
* Evaluate and implement sourcing models such as managed services, managed teams, software factories, and insourcing approaches.
Sourcing Transformation
* Lead sourcing transformation initiatives and transition programs.
* Drive the evolution from fragmented sourcing approaches to standardized and industrialized operating models.
* Ensure service continuity and risk management throughout transitions.
Governance & Vendor Management
* Design and implement a Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management (SPVM) governance framework.
* Define roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and performance monitoring mechanisms.
* Establish and manage strategic supplier portfolios.
* Implement KPI, SLA, and vendor performance management processes.
SIAM (Service Integration and Management)
* Design and deploy a multi-vendor SIAM operating model.
* Establish coordination and integration mechanisms across multiple service providers.
* Ensure end-to-end service visibility and accountability.
Financial Management & Benefits Realization
* Support IT cost optimization initiatives.
* Improve forecasting and financial governance of sourcing decisions.
* Track and report sourcing-related benefits and value realization.
Stakeholder Management & Change
* Coordinate IT, Procurement, Finance, and Business stakeholders.
* Lead change management activities to support adoption of new sourcing models, governance processes, and tools.
* Provide regular reporting to governance and executive committees.
Expected Deliverables
* Formalized IT sourcing strategy and transformation roadmap.
* Sourcing transformation plan with implementation tracking.
* SPVM governance framework and operating model.
* SIAM model and multi-vendor coordination framework.
* Supplier performance dashboards and reporting.
* Benefits realization and sourcing optimization reports.
Required Profile
* Senior experience in IT Sourcing, Vendor Management, Procurement, or IT Governance.
* Strong expertise in:
o IT Governance Frameworks
o Outsourcing and large-scale sourcing programs
o Vendor and contract management
o Public procurement environments
o Strategic planning and transformation management
o Change management
o SIAM (Service Integration and Management)
Preferred Experience
* Minimum 5 years in large-scale IT organizations (+300 employees).
* Recent experience managing major outsourcing or migration contracts.
* Experience implementing SIAM or multi-vendor service models.
* Experience in the public transport sector is a strong asset.
Languages
* French or Dutch: Professional proficiency.
* English: Professional working proficiency.
Work Environment
* Hybrid working model.
* Presence on-site in Brussels at least 3 days per week.
* Long-term assignment supporting a major IT transformation and sourcing modernization program.