Strategic Purchaser – IT Software - German Federal Security & Identity Authority · Berlin · AUG Contract · 35 hrs/week · €70,000pa
Urgent — submission deadline 20 May 2026
Our client is one of Germanys most prestigious federal government enterprises, responsible for critical national security and digital identity infrastructure. Berlin-based, highly stable, and one of the most sought-after contractors in the market.
They are looking for a Senior Strategic Purchaser with deep expertise in IT software procurement to take ownership of category strategy, tender management and supplier development across their IT software portfolio.
This is a senior role for someone who has spent at least five years doing strategic IT software procurement — not general purchasing, not IT hardware. The focus is software licences, vendor management, tenders and category strategy in a complex, regulated environment. Public sector procurement experience is a strong differentiator.
The role involves:
* Formulating and implementing commodity strategies for IT software procurement aligned with company KPIs
* Leading procurement tenders end-to-end as the responsible person
* Coordinating contract management across the supplier base
* Supplier management including visits, development and relationship ownership
* Conducting market analyses on IT software suppliers and emerging trends
* Acting as subject matter project lead in cross-functional procurement teams
* Preparing decision papers and management presentations for senior stakeholders
Mandatory requirements:
* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in strategic procurement
* Minimum 5 years specifically in IT software procurement — general procurement is not sufficient
* Demonstrated experience leading tender processes as the responsible person
* German C1 minimum — mandatory
* One personal reference from the past 36 months required with submission
* Berlin-based or able to commute — minimum 51% on-site required
* Equipment must remain in Germany
Strong differentiators:
* Public sector or government procurement experience
* SAP in a procurement context
* Economics or technical degree
* Product and market knowledge in IT software
Package:
* €70,000pa
* Berlin — approx. 2–3 days home office per week
* AUG contract, 35 hours per week
* Start date ASAP (latest 01 July 2026)
Deadline for applications: 20 May 2026. Interviews scheduled calendar weeks 21–22.