RIEDEL Communications is the leading provider of live production tools in the media, sports and entertainment sectors. To cover our customers' needs holistically, we are divided into three business units: Product Devitison, Managed Technology & Riedel Networks. The central Division " Corporate Services " supports our divisions in organization and handling of all transactional processes. Therefore it's buliding the economic foundation of the divisions. The Division also makes a significant contribution to the fulfillment of corporate goals by accelerating processes. Join us as Procurement Category Manager IT (m/f/d) on this exciting journey and experience the fascination of Riedel Communications in action. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES As IT Procurement Category Manager, you will develop and implement category strategies for IT procurement, focusing on software (licenses, SaaS), hardware (infrastructure, devices), and IT services (rentals, leasing). Your efforts will help optimize cost, improve supplier performance, and reduce risks, all while ensuring we meet our business objectives. Develop Category Strategies: You develop and execute procurement strategies for software, hardware, and IT services, ensuring we optimize costs, improve quality, and drive performance across all categories. Manage Supplier Relationships: You’ll identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and performance. Building strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers will be key to ensuring consistent delivery and driving innovation. Negotiate Contracts: You’ll take the lead in negotiating supplier contracts, including service level agreements (SLAs), pricing, and terms, to secure the best value while managing risks like supply chain disruptions and price volatility. Collaborate Across Teams: You’ll partner with internal stakeholders to define procurement needs, aligning strategies with business goals and acting as the bridge between procurement, IT, and other relevant business units to ensure alignment and effective communication. Drive Cost Savings: Through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and demand management, you’ll identify and drive cost savings initiatives. Analyze Market Trends: You’ll keep a close eye on emerging market trends, supplier landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and risks. Report on Performance: You’ll provide regular updates to senior management on category performance, savings, and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring transparency and alignment. Ensure Compliance: You’ll ensure all contracts adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies and overall compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and sustainability goals. THAT'S YOU Bachelor’s/ Master's degree or a comparable qualification in Business Studies, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field. 5 years of experience in procurement, ideally in strategic sourcing or category management, preferably with a focus on IT procurement Understanding of IT procurement, licensing models and hardware lifecycle management and other specific business needs of the IT department Experience with SAP and other procurement software Knowledge of industry trends, supplier markets, and risk management strategies Excellent stakeholder management with cross-functional collaboration skills, as well as strong communications and negotiation skills Fluent in German and excellent English skills (written and spoken) WE OFFER Work-Life-Balance through 30 days of vacation and flexible working hours, including remote work in a hybrid model Numerous benefits such as JobRad, Corporate Benefits employee discounts, our global employee referral program, and company pension plan Ease of organization with our employee canteen for lunch, free parking and access to good public transportation Diversity is very important to us, at RIEDEL we focus on an open working atmosphere, inclusion is part of our Culture - it is about the people and their personality that matters ENRICH OUR TEAM! With us, you can expect an exciting challenge with plenty of opportunities to take on responsibility and develop personally. RIEDEL stands for equal opportunities and diversity! We are looking forward to getting to know you as you are - far away from any pigeonholing.