Strategic SaaS Category Leader

16 hours ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Spotify Full time

Are you ready to drive innovation and impact at scale?

Spotify's Technology Procurement team is seeking a skilled SaaS Technology Acquisition Expert to accelerate our innovation and transform our business. As a key member of the Platform Mission, you will use agile practices and partner closely with business and technology teams to achieve strategic goals.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and maintain critical relationships with industry-leading SaaS suppliers.
  • Lead two portfolios - Security & Risk Management, and Engineering SaaS, driving long-term value and improving supplier relationships.
  • Partner with teams to run proof of concepts, product and supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
  • Stay ahead of the technology market, analyzing supplier core proficiencies and competitive positioning to inform strategic decisions.
Who You Are
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Considerable experience driving negotiations with major SaaS suppliers.
  • Proven track record of driving agile projects and influencing decision-making at all levels.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to present complex ideas in different formats.
  • Experience running global Enterprise Software programs across multiple suppliers.
  • Ability to anticipate customer needs, deliver quality insights, and remove blockers to progress.
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating autonomy in identifying innovative solutions.
  • A strong writer, able to convey strategic situations through text in a clear and concise manner.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in remote settings, collaborating with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Where You'll Be
  • This role is based in London or Stockholm, with flexibility to work from home.
  • Some in-person meetings may be required, but we offer the flexibility to work where you work best.


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