IT Sourcing Regional Category Specialist

Randstad - Medium priority; Baden-Württemberg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IS Sourcing & Procurement Specialist in Germany. The role involves leading end-to-end sourcing strategies across critical IT categories and managing commercial negotiations for contracts typically ranging from $25K to $2M. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, 5+ years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English. Knowledge of European markets is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IS Sourcing and Procurement.
• Experience in commercial and legal negotiations with large IT suppliers.
• Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing categories.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests.
• Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories.
• Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering through to contract finalization.
• Lead commercial and legal negotiations for IS sourcing contracts.
• Execute RFQs / RFPs and negotiate contracts up to $2M.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Fluent English

Experience in European markets

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Jobdescription

We are seeking an experienced IS Sourcing & Procurement Specialist (m/f/d) who will be responsible for the end-to-end strategy across our critical IT categories (Software, SaaS, IT Services, Infrastructure, and Telecommunications).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests, ensuring alignment with business needs and sourcing policies.
• Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories: (IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure & Hardware, Telecommunications and Print Services).
• Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering through to contract finalization.
• Lead commercial and legal negotiations for IS sourcing contracts typically ranging from $25K to $500K.
• Execute RFQs / RFPs and negotiate contracts up to $2M.
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation for allocated contracts.
• Facilitate contract lifecycle activities including change requests, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and metadata in the contract management system.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, AI).
• Lead meetings and negotiations with stakeholders & vendors.

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IS Sourcing, Procurement.
• Proven track record in commercial and legal negotiations, especially with large IT suppliers.
• Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing categories.
• Experience working within European markets is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making ability, and strategic mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a dynamic, changing environment.

We thank you for your application.