Publiée 3 juillet 2026
Head of Procurement IT & Security
AXA GROUP
Paris, Île-de-France 75017, France
CDI
About the job
As the Head of Procurement IT & Security, you will be responsible for defining and leading the procurement strategy across all IT and Security categories at Group level. This executive role also oversees sourcing activities for AXA Group Operations/GIE within your scope.
You will be instrumental in maximizing value creation through innovative category strategies, strategic sourcing initiatives, world-class supplier management, cost optimization, driving innovation, and robust risk mitigation. Your leadership will ensure that all procurement decisions are fully aligned with AXA's strategic priorities, including cross-entity synergies, ambitious sustainability goals, diversity and inclusion objectives, and critical technology transformation initiatives.
This is a key leadership position where you will lead and develop a diverse team of 21 procurement professionals across 4 countries. You will strengthen procurement governance, foster seamless alignment among Group stakeholders, local entities, and strategic suppliers, and embed data quality, sourcing discipline, and third-party risk considerations into every decision. The total Group IT & Security spend under your influence is €1.8 billion.
Main missions
Your main missions will include:
Expected skills & experience
We seek an executive leader with a strong presence, capable of influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority, and thriving in a global, multicultural, and highly matrixed environment.
Experience & Professional Skills:
Technical skills
Where will you be in the organization?
The division
AXA is rapidly evolving into a sustainable, tech-led company, and AXA Group Operations is at the forefront of this transformation. We are the major catalyst, empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally with speed, high quality, and expert advisory.
We are recognized for our state-of-the-art Data Technology, cutting-edge Procurement & Sourcing practices, and high-performing global teams. You will be joining the Group Procurement division, a critical part of Group Operations, reporting directly to Group Finance. Our mission is to enhance AXA Group's competitiveness by optimizing the end-to-end Procurement cycle for external spend (excluding insurance), building a high-performing, sustainable, and risk-managed supplier base.
The department / team
The Group IT & Security Procurement department, where you will lead, is pivotal in defining and executing AXA's procurement strategy for all IT and Security categories, setting Group guidelines, developing our procurement community, and managing strategic supplier relationships across the entire Group.
What we offer
We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we're committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.
About the entity
AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.
We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.
We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.
At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:
About AXA
As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we've created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we're nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you'll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You'll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.
As the Head of Procurement IT & Security, you will be responsible for defining and leading the procurement strategy across all IT and Security categories at Group level. This executive role also oversees sourcing activities for AXA Group Operations/GIE within your scope.
You will be instrumental in maximizing value creation through innovative category strategies, strategic sourcing initiatives, world-class supplier management, cost optimization, driving innovation, and robust risk mitigation. Your leadership will ensure that all procurement decisions are fully aligned with AXA's strategic priorities, including cross-entity synergies, ambitious sustainability goals, diversity and inclusion objectives, and critical technology transformation initiatives.
This is a key leadership position where you will lead and develop a diverse team of 21 procurement professionals across 4 countries. You will strengthen procurement governance, foster seamless alignment among Group stakeholders, local entities, and strategic suppliers, and embed data quality, sourcing discipline, and third-party risk considerations into every decision. The total Group IT & Security spend under your influence is €1.8 billion.
Main missions
Your main missions will include:
- Category Strategy & Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Define and execute cutting-edge IT & Security category strategies, translating Group procurement transformation priorities into concrete sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management actions across AXA Group and AXA Group Operations.
- Team & Community Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 21 professionals. Foster collaboration across entities and strengthen the global IT & Security procurement community.
- Value Creation & Cost Optimization: Deliver significant cost reduction and value creation objectives through strategic sourcing, expert negotiation, panel optimization, and challenging demand.
- Complex Sourcing & Contract Governance: Lead high-stakes sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations for AXA Group Operations/GIE and at Group level, focusing on strategic and global contracts. Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance (legal, security, data privacy, regulatory) and operational efficiency.
- Strategic Supplier Relationship Management: Drive strategic relationships and governance with key vendors, including executive engagement, performance management, innovation, and risk mitigation.
- Market Intelligence & Innovation: Continuously monitor supplier markets, disruption signals, and emerging technologies (including AI, GenAI, automation, zero-touch operations) to inform category strategies, enhance competitiveness, and foster innovation.
- Third-Party Risk Management: Strengthen third-party risk management by integrating cybersecurity, operational resilience, supplier dependency, and financial risk considerations into procurement strategies and decisions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with IT, Security, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and business stakeholders to ensure early procurement involvement, effective demand challenge, and alignment between procurement strategies and business priorities.
Expected skills & experience
We seek an executive leader with a strong presence, capable of influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority, and thriving in a global, multicultural, and highly matrixed environment.
Experience & Professional Skills:
- Education: Master's degree or equivalent.
- Significant Procurement Leadership: Extensive experience leading procurement functions, with deep exposure to IT and Security sourcing.
- International & Complex Organizations: Proven track record within a large, complex, international organization.
- Strategic & Execution Excellence: Strong history in category strategy, strategic sourcing, complex supplier negotiations, and executive stakeholder management.
- Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading and developing multicultural teams within a matrix environment.
- Strategic Vision & Agility: Strategic thinking combined with execution discipline, a willingness to challenge the status quo, and the ability to lead through ambiguity and drive change.
- Interpersonal & Influence: Executive presence, exceptional stakeholder management, collaborative mindset, strong cross-functional and cross-entity influencing skills. Discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism are paramount.
Technical skills
- IT & Security Sourcing Expertise: Profound understanding of IT, digital, cloud, infrastructure, software, and cybersecurity sourcing environments.
- Governance & Risk: Expert in supplier governance, contract negotiation, and third-party risk management.
- Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical capabilities with a proven ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior management and write concise, business-oriented recommendations.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English is essential; French is highly desirable.
Where will you be in the organization?
The division
AXA is rapidly evolving into a sustainable, tech-led company, and AXA Group Operations is at the forefront of this transformation. We are the major catalyst, empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally with speed, high quality, and expert advisory.
We are recognized for our state-of-the-art Data Technology, cutting-edge Procurement & Sourcing practices, and high-performing global teams. You will be joining the Group Procurement division, a critical part of Group Operations, reporting directly to Group Finance. Our mission is to enhance AXA Group's competitiveness by optimizing the end-to-end Procurement cycle for external spend (excluding insurance), building a high-performing, sustainable, and risk-managed supplier base.
The department / team
The Group IT & Security Procurement department, where you will lead, is pivotal in defining and executing AXA's procurement strategy for all IT and Security categories, setting Group guidelines, developing our procurement community, and managing strategic supplier relationships across the entire Group.
What we offer
We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we're committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.
About the entity
AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.
We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.
We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.
At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:
- State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
- State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
- High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities
About AXA
As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we've created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we're nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you'll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You'll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.
