IT Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) - Maternity Cover (18 months)

Nordex SE; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced IT Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) for a maternity cover role of 18 months in Hamburg. The successful candidate will manage sourcing activities across IT categories and develop procurement strategies. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in strategic purchasing, negotiation skills, and fluency in English. The company offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for contract extension and benefits such as flexible working hours and health support.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days vacation

Health days and company sports

Subsidized transport

Corporate discounts

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a strategic purchasing or IT procurement role.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, international working style.
• Experience with cost optimization and process improvements.

Aufgaben

• Manage strategic sourcing activities across IT categories.
• Develop proactive purchasing strategies based on spend analysis.
• Lead the full procurement process from requirements definition to contract signature.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Basic SAP knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or equivalent

Tools

Digital procurement tools

Jobbeschreibung

IT Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) - Maternity Cover (18 months)

REQUISITION ID: 10923

LOCATION: Hamburg, DE, 22419

DEPARTMENT: Sourcing

At Nordex, we are at the heart of the green transformation of the energy sector. With over 10,900 employees worldwide, we design, produce, and maintain wind turbines that enable clean and sustainable power generation. Our procurement team plays a key role in ensuring innovation, quality, and efficiency across all categories.

To strengthen our Indirect Strategic Procurement – IT team, we are looking for an experienced and motivated IT Strategic Buyer to cover a maternity leave – someone eager to take ownership and make a real impact in a dynamic, international environment.

YOUR TASKS

• Manage strategic sourcing activities across IT Hardware, Software, Services and Consulting categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal IT stakeholders, understanding their needs and challenges.
• Develop and implement proactive purchasing strategies based on spend analysis and category management.
• Lead the full procurement process – from requirements definition to contract signature and supplier negotiation.
• Drive supplier base optimization, identifying and developing preferred partners.
• Deliver cost optimization and process improvements through innovation and Total Cost of Ownership focus.
• Support the digital transformation of procurement together with the Sourcing Excellence team.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a strategic purchasing or IT procurement role.
• Proven negotiation skills and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong analytical mindset and strategic thinking, with focus on value creation.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, international working style.
• Fluent English required; German is a strong plus, Spanish appreciated.
• Basic knowledge of SAP and digital procurement tools.

WHY JOIN US?

• Contribute directly to the digital and strategic evolution of a global renewable energy leader.
• Join a diverse, collaborative, and high-performing international team.
• Take ownership and drive tangible impact within a supportive work culture.
• Opportunity for contract extension or permanent employment after the initial 18 months.

Help us shape a sustainable future — we look forward to receiving your application!

YOUR BENEFITS

• #GreenerFuture: Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.
• #Flexibility: Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
• #Mobility: We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.
• #CareForTomorrow: With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.
• #Health: Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.
• #Holiday: We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.
• #OneCompany: Stronger together – with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.
• #CorporateBenefits: Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

*Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of an equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide – if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex.

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.