Strategic IT Sourcing Buyer

Volkswagen Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead IT hardware/software sourcing for goods and services valued at scale. You will build supplier relationships, define category strategies, and negotiate favorable terms across VW brands and affiliates.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to manage strategic procurement projects globally within VW’s purchasing standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant procurement expertise.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business or other relevant field of study.
• Relevant Procurement experience focused on Hardware, Software and IT Related Services.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with vendors/suppliers.
• Ability to manage collaborative strategic procurement projects across multiple brands, business units and affiliate locations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Commodity Sourcing (75%): Lead buyer for information technology contracts for material & services.
• Develop and execute category management strategies with VW business units to maximize commercial leverage.
• Assist in developing specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bids.
• Develop and implement pricing and term negotiation strategies; evaluate bids and present suppliers to sourcing committees.
• Document sourcing activities through VW Group global purchasing system “GLOBE”.
• Provide resolution of purchasing-related problems with other functions within VWGoA and VW Group companies.
• Maintain current project tracking system accessible in the buyer’s absence.
• Coordinate Purchasing activities and benchmark globally with VW Group Purchasing colleagues.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Communication at all levels

Influencing and negotiation skills

Spanish language capability

Ability to network across cultures

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent in business

Tools

SAP Knowledge

Job description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead IT hardware/software sourcing for goods and services valued at scale. You will build supplier relationships, define category strategies, and negotiate favorable terms across VW brands and affiliates.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to manage strategic procurement projects globally within VW’s purchasing standards.