Flexible IT Sourcing Specialist for Software & Cloud

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Kraków, Poland, is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Professional to lead sourcing activities for software, cloud, infrastructure, and IT services. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization while aligning with global technology roadmaps.

The role requires 5+ years in IT sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and experience with SAP Ariba. You will work with IT stakeholders, Legal, Finance, and cross-functional teams in a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or category management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Good understanding of software licensing, cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT services.
• Experience with sourcing tools and ERP platforms (SAP Ariba preferred).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Experience managing strategic IT suppliers and large sourcing initiatives; knowledge of supplier risk management, cybersecurity, and data privacy requirements; professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, ITIL, or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Manage commercial discussions and contract negotiations for software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, and IT services.
• Support and execute sourcing strategies aligned with IMS technology roadmaps and business objectives.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, and supplier performance improvements.
• Support supplier governance, contract compliance, and risk management activities.
• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and supplier assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions meet technical, financial, and operational requirements.
• Track savings, sourcing pipeline, contract renewals, and sourcing KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

IT sourcing

Cost optimization

Sourcing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Kraków, Poland, is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Professional to lead sourcing activities for software, cloud, infrastructure, and IT services. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization while aligning with global technology roadmaps.

The role requires 5+ years in IT sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and experience with SAP Ariba. You will work with IT stakeholders, Legal, Finance, and cross-functional teams in a global