IT Procurement Expert

Confidential; Köln; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a senior Sourcing and Procurement lead to drive IT sourcing strategy in Köln, from concept to contract execution. You will manage high-value projects, negotiate favorable terms, and mentor junior team members.

Strong stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and a hands-on approach to building supplier relations and cost-saving programs are essential in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, preferably within IT and IT outsourcing categories.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-value sourcing projects and tender processes.
• Ability to independently manage sourcing activities from strategy through to contract execution.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and structuring complex commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of contract drafting and negotiation, including software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Highly organised, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using sourcing and procurement tools and systems.
• Collaborative, flexible, and effective in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Leading sourcing initiatives, from renewals to strategic procurement projects, with minimal supervision.
• Managing tenders, supplier evaluations, and selection processes.
• Understanding business needs and negotiating commercially beneficial agreements.
• Drafting contracts and leading cross-functional deal teams.
• Identifying cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
• Monitoring market trends and contributing to sourcing strategies.
• Following established procurement policies, tools, and processes.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members on complex sourcing activities.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting

IT licensing

SaaS agreements

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Leading sourcing initiatives, from renewals to strategic procurement projects, with minimal supervision.
• Managing tenders, supplier evaluations, and selection processes.
• Understanding business needs and negotiating commercially beneficial agreements.
• Drafting contracts and leading cross-functional deal teams.
• Identifying cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
• Monitoring market trends and contributing to sourcing strategies.
• Following established procurement policies, tools, and processes.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members on complex sourcing activities.

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, preferably within IT and IT outsourcing categories.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-value sourcing projects and tender processes.
• Ability to independently manage sourcing activities from strategy through to contract execution.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and structuring complex commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of contract drafting and negotiation, including software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Highly organised, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using sourcing and procurement tools and systems.
• Collaborative, flexible, and effective in leading cross-functional teams.