Commercial Advisor

We are looking for a Commercial Advisor for an assignment within retail and e-commerce.

As Commercial Manager within Tech, you will play a critical role in shaping how commercial value is created through technology. You will lead with confidence in a complex and fast-moving environment, balancing long-term direction with hands-on execution.

You will combine strategic perspective with operational presence, creating clarity, momentum, and results even when priorities evolve and conditions are uncertain.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a global commercial team with a calm, inclusive, and trust-based leadership style
• Creating structure and clear priorities in an environment characterized by change and ambiguity
• Supporting strategic sourcing, vendor selection, and commercial negotiations for key technology agreements
• Ensuring cost efficiency, value optimization, and strong commercial governance
• Working closely with product, design, and technology teams to turn strategy into execution
• Actively following up supplier performance and stepping in operationally when needed
• Developing and improving commercial and procurement ways of working to support future business needs

You will lead a global team of commercial professionals working across commercial advisory, software asset management, and commercial specialization within Technology.

You will collaborate closely with technology leadership, product and design teams, and key stakeholders across the business, as well as a broad network of global suppliers and partners. The role operates in a context where strong leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment are essential.

We believe you have:

• A relevant academic background within business, economics, engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience within technology sourcing, procurement, or vendor management in complex organizations
• Proven experience leading teams through change with a steady and people-centered approach
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including building business cases and managing vendor frameworks
• Experience working with SaaS, multi-vendor environments, and complex contract structures
• A pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to move between strategy and operations
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to align stakeholders at all levels
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken