For my customer in Berlin, I am looking for a Strategic Buyer to join their team.
The role requires fluency in German and English.
The role is under Arbeitnehmeruberlassung contract for 18 months initially and will require 2-3 days onsite in Berlin
The responsibilities and requirements include:
CATEGORY STRATEGY
Formulate and implement commodity strategies in the IT software area; holistic portfolio management aligned with company objectives and KPIs
TENDER MANAGEMENT
Process and lead procurement tenders; conduct procurement negotiations with suppliers
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Coordinate contract management across the supplier base
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Responsibility for supplier management — organise supplier visits, drive supplier development
MARKET ANALYSIS
Conduct market analyses on suppliers and new developments/trends in IT software procurement
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS
Participate in cross-functional teams; act as subject matter project lead for procurement topics
DECISION PAPERS
Create decision papers and management presentations for stakeholders
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS – EXCLUSION IF NOT MET
5+ YRS STRATEGIC PROC.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in strategic procurement — hard exclusion criterion
5+ YRS IT SOFTWARE PROC.
Minimum 5 years specifically in strategic procurement of IT software — general procurement is not sufficient
TENDER LEADERSHIP
Experience leading tender processes as the responsible person — must be demonstrated