Senior IT Procurement Manager

As a Senior IT Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for procuring software, SaaS, IT services and hardware, while managing sourcing projects from demand identification through to contract sign-off. This role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the implementation of Danske Bank’s IT strategy and play a key role in cost optimisation, compliance initiatives and category management.

You will join our IT Procurement team in Lithuania, which is part of Strategic Sourcing Procurement, and work alongside a network of more than 20 IT procurement professionals based in Denmark and Lithuania. Together, we deliver comprehensive IT procurement services across Danske Bank Group.

The role is based in Vilnius. Danske Bank supports workplace flexibility through a hybrid working model, with at least three days per week in the office.

What you will be doing

• Engage with a variety of stakeholders daily to identify and understand their requirements and support them in preparing business cases
• Procure IT solutions, SaaS, software, services, hardware and telecommunications products, with a focus on commercial competitiveness, financial-sector risk management and overall expenditure
• Plan and execute complex sourcing activities, such as RFx processes and tenders, in line with industry standards
• Act as a project manager, guiding and supporting stakeholders through processes including security consultations and data protection assessments
• Manage outsourcing and DORA-related contracts in accordance with EBA regulations
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations, working closely with specialists from Legal, TPRM, Compliance, Vendor Management and IT Security to ensure alignment with business needs and Group policies
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction, such as supplier rationalisation and demand management
• Present sourcing cases to senior management

About you

• Three to five years of experience in IT procurement and a solid understanding of procurement processes and functions, preferably within the financial sector
• Commercial and procurement knowledge of software, SaaS, PaaS and IaaS
• Strong negotiation and contract-drafting skills within IT, including knowledge of key legal terms and contractual obligations
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and present to stakeholders, vendors and senior management
• Demonstrated project and programme management experience, with a focus on implementation and delivering results
• Experience sourcing IT products and services, including software, cloud solutions, hardware and telecommunications, would be an advantage, as would knowledge of outsourcing, DORA and TPRM processes in the financial sector
• Advanced English language skills

What we offer you

The monthly gross salary ranges from EUR 4080 to EUR 6120 depending on competencies relevant to the role.

You will also receive a comprehensive employee benefits package, including:

• Growth opportunities through a supportive team, e-learning, development programmes, professional certificates and internal mobility across 100+ professions.
• Health and well-being support, including additional health insurance, mental well-being initiatives and partial compensation for psychologist counselling.
• Hybrid working, with up to two days a week from home, a home office budget after probation and a modern Danske Campus workplace.
• Additional leave for rest, health, volunteering, studies and other important activities, plus seniority-based days.
• Financial benefits, including accident, critical illness and travel insurance, support in case of unfortunate events, and third-pillar pension contributions.

Your contractual job title will be Procurement.

Interested?

If you have any questions, please contact Vidas Gruodis at [email protected]