Vice President, Regional Technology Procurement (Banking)

About the role

PERSOL is recruiting a Vice President, Regional Technology Procurement for the banking industry. The role leads strategic sourcing and procurement governance across affiliated entities, advising them on policies, controls and best practice while managing complex initiatives from planning through implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop procurement engagement plans and governance frameworks aligned with organisational objectives and local requirements.
• Coordinate with central, regional, technology and control-function stakeholders to align sourcing priorities and commercial strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with leadership teams and procurement professionals across affiliated entities to understand business needs and influence procurement decisions.
• Lead strategic sourcing, including market engagement, tendering, negotiation, contracting and supplier selection.
• Consolidate demand and extend regional or global commercial arrangements where appropriate.
• Deliver value through cost optimisation, supplier consolidation, risk reduction, improved contractual terms and process enhancements.
• Manage complex procurement initiatives, tracking milestones and escalating issues in a timely way.
• Advise affiliated entities on procurement policies, controls and best practices, and advise on supplier performance and contractual issues.
• Contribute to procurement capability development through mentoring, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Technology or a related discipline; a master's degree or professional qualification such as CIPS is advantageous.
• At least 10 years of relevant procurement experience, including substantial responsibility at regional or international level.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management and procurement governance in complex organisations.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across different legal entities, jurisdictions and reporting structures without direct authority.
• Experience in technology procurement is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel regionally for up to 20% of working time.

Required skills

• Strong commercial acumen: assessing cost structures, value propositions, risk profiles and contractual positions.
• Negotiation, facilitation, presentation and written communication skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving ability with attention to detail and integrity.
• Strategic orientation combined with a focus on execution and accountability.