Books on IT Procurement, Supplier Governance and Regulated Industries

Mathias Olsson writes professional books on strategic IT procurement, supplier governance, technology sourcing and commercial management, with a particular focus on banking, insurance and other regulated industries.

The books combine established procurement theory with practical experience from complex IT sourcing, contracting, supplier management and regulatory requirements.

They are written for procurement professionals, IT leaders, legal, risk and compliance functions, as well as students and professionals who want a deeper understanding of how technology procurement should be managed in regulated organisations.

Strategic IT Procurement in the Financial Sector

By Mathias Olsson

How should organisations manage strategic IT procurement when commercial objectives, technology risk, supplier dependency and regulatory requirements all need to be considered at the same time?

Strategic IT Procurement in the Financial Sector provides a practical and structured approach to sourcing IT systems, SaaS solutions, cloud services and other digital services in banks, insurance companies and regulated organisations.

The book covers the full procurement lifecycle, from early market analysis and sourcing strategy to RFI, RFP, evaluation, negotiation, contracting, implementation and long-term supplier governance.

Key topics include:

strategic IT procurement
category management
sourcing strategy
RFI and RFP processes
SaaS and cloud services
pricing models
Total Cost of Ownership
contract strategy
supplier dependency and lock-in
outsourcing and third-party risk
supplier governance
operational resilience
DORA
NIS2
the Cybersecurity Act
the AI Act
the Data Act
exit strategies
artificial intelligence and the future of IT sourcing

The book is written for both practitioners and higher education.

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Who are the books for?

The books are particularly relevant for professionals working in:

Procurement

Strategic buyers, procurement managers, category managers and sourcing professionals responsible for IT and digital services.

IT and Digitalisation

CIOs, IT managers, architects, project managers and system owners involved in technology selection and major IT investments.

Risk and Compliance

Professionals working with third-party risk, outsourcing, DORA, information security and operational resilience.

Legal

Legal professionals working with IT contracts, technology sourcing and regulatory requirements.

Management

Executives and decision-makers who need to understand the commercial, strategic and risk implications of major technology investments.

Higher Education

Students and educators in procurement, supply chain management, IT management and related disciplines.

About the Author Mathias Olsson

Mathias Olsson works with strategic IT procurement, contract negotiation and supplier governance, with a particular focus on financial services and other regulated industries.

His experience includes complex IT sourcing, SaaS and system procurement, contract negotiations, supplier management and the integration of regulatory requirements into procurement and supplier governance processes.

Through IJMO Consulting, he supports organisations as an advisor and interim resource within strategic IT procurement and supplier governance.

From Theory to Practice

The books form part of IJMO Consulting’s broader knowledge work within IT procurement and supplier governance.

On ijmo.co, you can also read articles and guides on topics such as:

strategic IT procurement
RFI and RFP
SaaS procurement
supplier governance
DORA and ICT third-party risk
outsourcing
contract management
AI and the future of technology sourcing

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IJMO Consulting supports organisations with complex IT sourcing, procurement strategy, RFI and RFP processes, commercial negotiations, contract management and supplier governance.

Support can range from individual procurement projects to longer advisory or interim assignments.