IT Sourcing & Purchasing Manager

1011 Amadeus IT Group S.A.; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Global opportunities to learn

Caring environment

Diversity & Inclusion initiative

Job summary

Amadeus IT Group S.A. is seeking an IT Sourcing & Purchasing Manager to orchestrate the end‑to‑end Sourcing‑to‑Purchase journey, building transparency and collaboration across teams, suppliers, and systems.

You will partner with technology and product leaders to design long‑term sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier evaluation, negotiations and contracting, ensuring compliant and effective outcomes across the

Qualifications

• Partnership with technology and product leaders to design long‑term sourcing strategies.
• Translate roadmaps into actionable sourcing plans.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier evaluation, negotiations and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with technology and product leaders to design long‑term sourcing strategies that align technology and business priorities.
• Serve as a primary procurement contact throughout the sourcing lifecycle, ensuring early business engagement and clear communication.
• Translate technology and stakeholder roadmaps into actionable sourcing plans.
• Lead supplier evaluation, negotiations and contracting with transparency and accountability.

Job description

Job Title IT Sourcing & Purchasing Manager Want to orchestrate the entire Sourcing ‑to‑Purchase journey, building transparency and collaboration across teams, suppliers, and systems? Whether your background is in Product Ownership, Project Management, Architecture, or Service and Supplier Management — your expertise can thrive and make an impact here! You will be part of the Global Corporate Purchasing Department In this role, you’ll Partner with technology and product leaders to design long‑term sourcing strategies that align technology and business priorities. Serve as a primary procurement contact throughout the sourcing lifecycle, ensuring early business engagement and clear communication. Translate technology and stakeholder roadmaps into actionable sourcing plans. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including proposal management, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contracting, with transparency and respect. Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Security, and Risk teams to achieve compliant and effective outcomes. Foster supplier performance and continual value improvement through relationship‑building and innovation. Contribute to Amadeus’ technology transformation by supporting public and hybrid cloud sourcing strategies. Stay ahead of regulatory changes, developments in cloud, AI and other emerging technologies, translating changes in market dynamics into actionable sourcing strategies. Leverage data automation and AI to improve spend analysis, supplier intelligence, benchmarking, process efficiency across the purchasing lifecycle. Promote best practices, inclusive collaboration, and ethical procurement decisions across all functions.

What we can offer you

• A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on‑the‑job training, formal learning activities, and day‑to‑day interactions with colleagues.
• A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.
• A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long‑lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
• A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

#LI-EMEA Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience. Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

As part of our global team of 20,000+ passionate team members across 100+ locations, you’ll join a community united by a love for travel and technology. We’re not just shaping the future of travel; we’re using it as a force for good, enriching lives and supporting our planet. Here, you’ll be free to innovate and grow with driven colleagues. Join us on a journey where you will help us bring the world closer!