Strategic Purchasing Manager (m/w/d) Focus: Software

At the GWS Group, Atruvia AG's subsidiary, we are entitled to offer each customer the best possible software environment for its goods industry. And that means: optimally adapted to its operations and embedded in a full service service concept. In total, more than 670 dedicated employees work with us - and they all have different talents, personalities, competencies, strengths and skills. But you still miss us! You are a shopping professional with a passion for IT software? Let's find you.

You develop and implement the purchasing strategies for our software products and services and negotiate the corresponding contractual conditions with the providers You actively shape and participate in the strategic price management process and anchor the purchasing function in the operational ERP processes You will participate in the organisation of the GWS partner management for partner solutions You identify cost-cutting and innovation potentials and work closely with internal departments to ensure coverage Market monitoring and analysis for identifying trends and innovations in the software sector is also part of your task. You take care of risk management in purchasing and ensuring compliance

You have already been able to earn a degree in the field of business management, a comparable qualification or relevant professional experience You bring an affinity in the field of strategic purchasing of software products and services You can do points with our multi-year project experience in dealing with Microsoft ERP projects, complementary software products and partner networks You are characterized by a pronounced ability to negotiate and communicate, as well as an analytical and strategic approach. You have a process understanding of the core processes of strategic purchasing You have very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing

We are a certified Great Place to Work® and the required ERP specialist in trade. As a Microsoft Solutions partner, we combine excellent trade knowledge with IT solutions and are for our more than 1.680 customers of long-term IT partners. We offer the advantages of an established medium-sized company and the free space to be able to shape itself. Our environment gives you plenty of space for your own ideas and your personal development. We also offer you: Professional onboarding Possibility of regular mobile work after a short installation phase Individual development opportunities within the company Open corporate communication with flat hierarchies Flexible working hours and a good work-life balance Other attractive social benefits (possible benefits, holiday allowances, ...) Sports courses, massages and creative spaces (e.g. Billiards & Kicker) And much more... Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to applications from people who are as diverse as us – regardless of age, disability, ethnic origin and nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation or social origin. It is the person in his diversity that makes us strong. JOBV1_EN