Global Category Manager IT * (m/f/d)

We make it impossible. For at SCHOTT we know that joint responsibility, experience and close collaboration bring groundbreaking solutions. As a global group for material technology, we find new ways to shape a better future - for our partner companies, our customers and our employees.

About us SCHOTT's global purchasing organisation is shaping international procurement strategies for innovative materials, technologies and services. In close cooperation with business units and departments, the department contributes to ensuring security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable growth along the global value chain. Your duties Develop and manage global product group strategies for software, cloud solutions, IT services and digital technologies with direct influence on SCHOTT's digital transformation. Identify international market potentials and create powerful, long-term partnerships with strategic IT suppliers. Conduct complex contract, price and license negotiations and create sustainable added value for the company. Work closely with IT, Legal, Controlling and international stakeholders and support global digitalization and transformation projects. Responsible for supplier and contract management including performance monitoring, risk assessment and compliance requirements. Drive innovative procurement approaches and ensure future-proof supply of IT solutions and digital services at global level. Your profile Successfully completed studies in the economic, technical or comparable environment. Multiannual experience in strategic purchasing, focusing on IT, software, cloud, telecommunications or IT services. Funded knowledge in contract and supplier management as well as in the negotiation of complex IT and licensing agreements. Impressed analytical skills and a good understanding of digital technologies and their economic relationships. Communication strength and persuasiveness in cooperation with international and cross-functional teams. Negotiating English skills; other foreign language skills are welcome. Your Benefit As open as SCHOTT is for your further development, our offer of additional benefits is as extensive. From active health management, flexible working hours, to occupational retirement, everything tailored to your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where all people have the chance to develop.

At SCHOTT you can expect a unique corporate culture in which humanity, diversity and inclusiveness are raised. Because we know: motivated and committed employees are a prerequisite for the success of our company. Income pensions paid; Exclusive benefits for employees/ discounts; holistic occupational health management; Grants for insurance Your personal contact You can expect both interesting and challenging tasks in fields that influence our future as well as a motivated and nice team. Do you want to be successful with us? Then send us your application to: SCHOTT AG, Human Resources, Natalina Klein

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