Procurement Manager IT and Professional Services (m/f/d)

As a Procurement Manager (m/w/d) IT and Professional Services, you are actively involved in an innovative and international environment together with the specialist departments. You are responsible for purchasing IT, telecommunications and services, developing future-oriented procurement strategies and controlling complex procurement and negotiation processes. In doing so, you are an important Sparring Partner (m/w/d) for our specialist areas, recognize market and technology trends at an early stage and contribute significantly to the success of our projects and to the further development of our purchasing organization with your negotiating skills, your analytical understanding and your holistic view of contracts and suppliers.

The main areas of responsibility are: Own responsible implementation and control of procurement processes in the field of IT, telecommunications and professional services Development and implementation of purchasing, procurement and negotiation strategies for complex product groups Creation and implementation of tenders, auctions and contract negotiations with national and international suppliers in cooperation with the specialist departments Complete support for contract and license management over the entire life cycle Commercial management of work orders, retrievals and special purchases in close cooperation with IT Analysis of procurement markets, technologies and trends for identifying innovation, optimization and saving potentials Proactive demand determination and close coordination with internal stakeholders (m/w/d) on the development of sustainable procurement solutions Coordination and implementation of work orders and change orders of existing contracts and agreements Participation in cross-departmental projects and advice on market and technology-relevant developments

Complete studies in the field of economic engineering, business management, business informatics or a comparable qualification Reliable professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in an international industrial or project environment Knowledge of procurement procedures, contract law and the application of modern negotiation and procurement methods Good communication skills in word and writing, also in English Safe handling of popular purchasing, ERP and digital procurement systems Good analytical and conceptual skills and good understanding of economic relations Enforcement and negotiation skills combined with a solution-oriented operation

An interesting and diverse task in an internationally operating company A 35-hour week, 30 days holiday/year and an attractive remuneration according to tariff Flexible working hours and a team-oriented operation as well as attractive benefits (e.g. discounted lunch and drinks, corporate fitness discount (Hansefit), bike leasing, corporate benefits) With us you work independently, bring your own ideas into the team and contribute to the joint success An open and respectful corporate culture, in which we pursue goals together with a strong sense of understanding We attach great importance to the reconciliation of work and family and since 2013 we have been working together with the German Red Cross as a carrier for our company-Kita Nautilus with flexible opening hours