Technology Vendor Manager

Candidate Description

With a unique blend of finance, procurement and technology governance, this professional has spent over 18 years guiding organisations such as a Major Retailer, a Financial Institution and a Shipping Company through complex transformation and cost-optimisation initiatives. Adept at navigating sectors ranging from financial services and automotive to retail and transportation, they bring deep expertise in FinOps, SaaS and cloud commercial models, underpinned by strong vendor-management and negotiation capabilities. Their background in accounting provides the analytical foundation needed to translate technical directions into defensible commercial outcomes.

Adept at aligning technology investments with board-level priorities, they have led greenfield platform implementations, negotiated multi-million-dollar IT contracts and embedded governance structures that balance architectural integrity with fiscal discipline. Notable achievements include spearheading a Financial Institution's first procure-to-pay platform, harmonising procurement processes with the wider network, and defining FinOps-focused vendor-governance frameworks at a Major Retailer. Their technical toolkit spans SAP, Coupa and cloud adoption strategies, complemented by hands-on involvement in AI-driven cost and value management.

Combining leadership, analytical rigour and cross-functional communication skills, this individual excels at bridging the language gap between technical architects and commercial executives. They foster collaborative environments, mentor teams on best-practice procurement and finance disciplines, and champion initiatives that convert ambitious transformation business cases into tangible value. Organisations seeking a commercially astute technology leader who ensures governance, cost control and strategic alignment will find strong return on investment in this well-rounded professional.