Head of Technology Procurement

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Spotify Full time
Drive Technology Strategy at Spotify

At Spotify, technology is at the core of our business. We're looking for a seasoned leader to drive our technology strategy and procurement efforts. As Head of Technology Procurement, you will be responsible for leading the purchase and oversight of all technology at Spotify, interacting with leaders across the company and the tech industry to make Spotify faster and more efficient.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead technology sourcing and procurement, vendor management, and cost engineering.
  • Develop, hire, and scale our team.
  • Work in a multifunctional team to lead sourcing and negotiation of commercial agreements with key technology providers.
  • Maintain the relationship between Spotify and our strategic partners.
  • Lead service level agreements with vendors.
Requirements
  • Proven experience leading multi-disciplined teams spanning technology, financial planning, and vendor management.
  • Significant experience working at or with leading cloud providers.
  • Immersed in the cloud landscape, with a deep understanding of critical technology for internet-based technology companies.
  • Broad enterprise technology background and proven experience building accountability mechanisms.
  • Deep interpersonal skills to build relationships between organisations.
  • Real-world program management skills, especially leading decentralised programs across a diverse number of partners.
About Spotify

Spotify is a leading music streaming service that operates in over 180 markets worldwide. We're a company that values innovation, collaboration, and transparency, and we're looking for a leader who embodies these values.



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