I am currently supporting a leading company operating across multiple industries such as technology, manufacturing, amongst others. The company is going through a transformation and looking to grow their procurement team

The ideal candidate for this role would have several years' experience purchasing IT and IT services & systems (Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, ERP)

Responsibilities:

• You will take full responsibility for IT sourcing and the purchase of relevant IT commodities with the spend of 120 million.
• Maintain current supplier relationships and expand the portfolio through cross functional coordination
• You will be working internationally with over 130+ suppliers across Europe and Asia to manage all sourcing and procurement activities
• Responsible for the procurement and acquisition to development services, IT and software
• Conduct supplier negotiations to generate cost savings
• Analyze project requirements to determine the appropriate and correct software requirements
• Conduct an analysis and create offer analysis reports and conduct supplier selection activities for the assigned categories
• Conduct supplier nomination activities and contract management

Your profile:

• Fluent English and German
• 5 years' professional experience in purchasing - preferably in the automotive/manufacturing/IT industry
• Degree in Business or MBA is preferred
• Willingness to travel 30%
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours and working from home policy
• Structured career progression plan
• Potential to work internationally
• Investment in employee development and training programs

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours and working from home policy
• Structured career progression plan
• Potential to work internationally
• Investment in employee development and training programs