IT Procurement Manager

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Hybrid work model

Flexible benefits via MyBenefit

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Manager in Kraków to lead the regional IT procurement team, drive negotiations, and manage the IT software, hardware, and services lifecycle.

You will coach Category Managers, collaborate with global procurement, and align with IT stakeholders to deliver savings and value while upholding company policies and processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT procurement with emphasis on software & services
• 3+ years in procurement management/leadership
• Legal & commercial contracting expertise in IT
• Experience interfacing with internal customers and suppliers
• Detail-oriented with strong customer service focus
• Fluent English (written & verbal) for executive comms
• Ability to multi-task and execute
• Degree preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
• Proficient in MS Office suite

Responsibilities

• Lead IT procurement team across IT software, hardware and services
• Coach Category Managers on negotiations and contract matters
• Collaborate with regional/global procurement for Procure-to-Pay processes
• Present executive summaries, deal analyses and financial summaries
• Drive team performance, delivery, and stakeholder alignment
• Support vendor disputes resolution on license compliance and SOWs
• Advise on change management and procurement best practices
• Assist internal audits for compliance with IT sourcing processes
• Partner with IT & business stakeholders to prioritise deals for savings/value
• Ensure timely delivery and performance through proactive communication

Skills

IT procurement

Team leadership

Negotiations

Contract management

Vendor relations

SOW & licensing

Stakeholder management

Change management

English communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business, or legal

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world\'s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we deliver projects that truly make a difference — from smart manufacturing and sustainable water systems to modern infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies. Our solutions support the development of cities, industries, and innovation, addressing today\u2019s challenges both locally and globally.

Reporting to the Director of IT Procurement, the IT Procurement Manager will lead the regionally base IT Category Manager Specialist team as part of the Indirect IT Procurement organization. Jacobs IT Procurement organization supports the internal Information Technology needs of Jacobs\u2019 business units and Enterprise Functions. This role requires working knowledge of IT contracting and team management experience.

The leader will support procurement needs across both Engineering and IT Business Applications and serve as the first point of escalation for the regional team. They will coach Category Managers on negotiation strategy, complex contract matters, supplier relationships, and stakeholder issues while building their ability to lead work independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize past demonstrated experience in IT procurement (redlining contracts, leading negotiations and managing the IT contract life cycle) to lead the team and develop talent.


• Manage a team of regional IT Category Specialists, and work in coordination with a global procurement team for all Procure-to-Pay procurement processes


• Serve as subject matter expert in driving and executing Jacobs\u2019 procurements related to IT software, hardware and IT Services in collaboration with the IT Procurement Sr Manager


• Proven experience working in a highly matrixed organization to support the best outcome.


• Drive performance, success measure and on-time delivery of the team members, modeling proactive and positive communication with peers and leadership.


• Partner with IT Procurement and internal business stakeholders to influence the team work priorities of deals to achieve IT Procurement savings & value


• Be able to effectively and efficiently present (and drive your team to effectively and efficiently present) executive summaries, deal summaries, negotiation analysis, financial summaries, etc.


• Tracking and measuring successes are to support early engagement opportunities with suppliers to optimize investment.


• Support resolution of vendor disputes on matters relating to license compliance, usage rights, SOW performance delivery, etc.


• Serve as a Champion to the Team on Change Management, and drive adoption of procurement practices both with the team and stakeholders


• Support periodic internal audits to ensure consistent, reliable procurement execution.


• Strictly uphold Company and Departmental policies and procedures, while adhering to IT Sourcing processes

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in an experienced team within a global company operating across all areas of infrastructure investment.


• A comprehensive benefits package: private medical care, additional life insurance, flexible benefits selection via the MyBenefit platform, support for employees and their families in challenging life situations, and much more.


• Option to work from the office or in a hybrid model.


• Learn more about our benefits and work culture here !

Here\'s what you\'ll need

• 10+ relevant experience; with 7 years practical experience in IT Procurement (emphasis on IT Software & Services)


• 3+ years in a procurement management and leadership role that includes performance excellent, team building and coaching


• Legal & commercial contracting expertise in IT contracts; including team advisory support


• Experience interfacing/working with internal customers and suppliers (incl. supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing)


• Detail-oriented with an appreciation for customer service and delivery


• Strong communication skills, Fluent English both written and verbal required, including executive level communications


• Ability to skillfully multi-task while also being clear and focused on execution.


• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and process improvement skills


• Adapts quickly, acts independently, and can make an immediate impact


• Bachelor\'s degree in supply chain management, finance, business, legal or another applicable field. Related experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ideally, you\'ll also have:

• Internal and external audit response experience (i.e. ISO 27001)


• Experience with software agreements, global software licensing models as well as creating IT services contracts with service level measures.


• Experience with both indirect and direct software contracting


• Familiarity with IT supplier landscape, key players, and market related knowledge

We believe that by being inclusive, we bring ourselves closer together and foster greater creativity. We welcome people as they are. Learn more here .

Join us and build your career in an international environment, alongside people who are passionate about shaping the future.