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At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
What you’ll build:
Come join us as a Senior or Expert (f/m/d) in SAP’s Global Procurement Organization (GPO). You will contribute to strategic procurement initiatives, collaborate closely with business stakeholders, and help deliver measurable value while ensuring compliant and efficient procurement processes.
This role is well suited for professionals who enjoy working in complex, collaborative environments and want to further develop their procurement expertise within a global organization.
As a Senior/Expert Category Buyer (f/m/d), you will operate with global scope, leading high-complexity sourcing initiatives and projects while shaping supplier strategies across your assigned category, playing a key role in strengthening procurement’s strategic contribution to the business and ensuring compliance, transparency, and sustainable value delivery.
You will:
• Lead global, high-complexity procurement initiatives & projects across your specialized Category.
• Design and execute sourcing and supplier strategies balancing value, quality, innovation, and risk
• Run high-value RFX processes and negotiations, including complex commercial and contractual terms
• Actively manage strategic suppliers, supported by market intelligence and benchmarking
• Partner closely with (senior) business stakeholders, providing procurement insight and advisory support
• Ensure compliance across the Source-to-Pay process and applicable procurement policies
• Where applicable, contribute to internal and external knowledge exchange
What you bring:
• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally within IT Procurement, with specialization in one of the above mentioned categories.
• Deep Experience running RFX processes, negotiations, and contract management
• Fluency in English verbally & written (German Language skills is an advantage)
• University degree in business, economics, engineering, supply chain, or a related field
Skills that support success:
• Advanced stakeholder collaboration and clear communication skills
• Structured and analytical approach to problem solving
• Deep understanding of supplier markets and value-drivers within the above categories
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments
• Ability to apply AI technologies in daily work, i.e.. generative AI and AI-driven decision making
• Learning agility and comfort navigating change
• Procurement or supply-chain certification (or equivalent experience)
• Structured decision-making in complex, global environments.
At SAP, we appreciate:
• A balanced work environment that supports both career growth and personal well-being.
• Diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
• A collaborative spirit that drives innovation and continuous improvement.
Join our team and contribute to our exciting journey towards becoming a truly agile and strategic procurement organization. We welcome all candidates who bring a unique perspective and a drive to excel.
Where you belong:
Category Areas to be covered: Marketing, IT Hardware, Software and Telecom, Spend Transformation, Public Cloud /Hyperscalers and Billable Services. Depending on your specialization you will be assigned to the relevant Manager in a specific category. Some of whom you can find under this link:
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.
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Requisition ID: 449450 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid