Senior Contract Manager – IT Sourcing & Legal

Our client, a leading organization in the public transport sector, is looking for a senior professional to drive strategic IT procurement files. This role focuses on managing complex software and service acquisitions while providing essential commercial and legal expertise within a critical IT environment.

• Lead end-to-end complex IT procurement files and define acquisition strategies aligned with the digital roadmap.
• Coordinate public tender procedures for goods and services, including strategy definition and technical negotiation.
• Manage the full governance of strategic IT contracts, monitoring performance through SLA and KPI tracking.
• Serve as the primary liaison for strategic vendors, handling escalations and negotiations up to C-level.
• Identify proactive risks and implement corrective actions to ensure service continuity and contract value optimization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to draft technical specifications and conceptualize pricing mechanisms.

• 8+ years of experience in IT Legal advisory within Sourcing or Contract Management for software-related projects.
• 2+ years of experience in public sector procurement specifically for software or IT services.
• Expertise in the RFP lifecycle, including drafting procurement documents, specifications, and managing evaluation processes.
• Proven track record in managing a portfolio of critical IT contracts and optimizing financial impacts.
• Strong project management skills to coordinate timelines and stakeholders across complex dossiers.
• Professional and solution-oriented approach to complex dispute management and high-level negotiations.
• You are fluent in English, Dutch, and French with C1 level proficiency in Dutch or French and at least B2 in the others.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with specific IT delivery frameworks during contract execution.

• Start date: 01/01/2027
• Duration: project until 31/12/2027
• Work regime: Part-time (50%)
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (with flexibility to work onsite up to 5 days per week if required)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers