Responsibilities
1. Strategic responsibility for global procurement in the areas of IT and operational technology, with a focus on further developing the expenditure structure and optimizing procurement volume
2. Development and implementation of international procurement strategies for IT hardware, software, and digital services
3. Analyzing global markets to identify trends and potential and to minimize risk, particularly with regard to supply chain disruptions
4. Establishing and maintaining long-term partnerships with key suppliers, promoting innovation projects in collaboration with them, and monitoring supplier performance in accordance with contractual agreements and defined service standards
5. Negotiating with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and implement continuous cost reduction initiatives in IT procurement
6. Advising regional procurement teams on cross-category procurement issues and supporting country organizations in specific negotiations
7. Developing and maintaining contingency strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of potential supplier issues or unforeseen market developments
8. Continuously improving procurement processes by implementing best practices and innovative approaches to increase efficiency and long-term success
Hardskills
9. Basic commercial or technical training followed by a degree (university of applied sciences or higher technical college) in business administration, technology, or IT. Ideally supplemented by further training in procurement, supply chain management (SCM), or computer science/business informatics
10. At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, preferably in technology-oriented product groups or with in-depth technical expertise
11. Successful experience in managing regional or procurement areas, including the design, introduction, and implementation of procurement strategies
12. Strong interest in new technologies and industry trends, with the ability to integrate these into the procurement process
13. Sound experience in contract management and securing advantageous agreements
14. Good German skills (B2) and good English skills (C1) to operate successfully in an international environment
Softskills
15. Team-oriented personality with a high degree of empathy and the ability to work constructively with various stakeholders, even in challenging situations
16. Excellent analytical skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to be able to act in a manner appropriate to the target group
17. Strong negotiation skills
18. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
We offer you
19. An open and collegial corporate culture
20. Room for ideas
21. Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
22. Intensive and job-orientated induction training
23. Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
24. Open communication policy
25. 5 weeks holiday and the possibility of additional days off