IT Procurement Manager/Lead Buyer, Frankfurt, ~€73,000

IT Procurement Manager/Lead Buyer, Frankfurt, ~€73,000

Are you looking for the next step? My client is in an exciting new phase of growth and as a result have a brand new role for you.

My client, a cutting-edge Software Vendor, is in an exciting new phase of growth with a brand spanking new role to go along with this. This is a chance to become one of the real difference makers, ploughing forwards into new pastures and defining the procurement strategies for the business moving forwards. This role would suit someone with a strategic mindset and strong negotiation skills.

In this role you will be:

• Acting as a Business Partner for IT Operations, Development and more
• Negotiating commercial conditions with providers
• Defining the procurement strategy for the acquisition of IT and IT services
• Managing the entire lifecycle of contact with international suppliers
• Creating the Request for Proposal documents as well as supplier contracts
• Managing the entire procurement process, (purchase planning, market analyses, tenders, supplier selection & negotiation of agreements)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of this (within IT Procurement is plus)
• Good contract and legal knowledge
• A degree in Engineering, Industrial or otherwise
• Fluent in both English and German, written and spoken
• A strategic mindset with experience of working in a team
• A network-oriented way of thinking and acting

We can provide you with:

• Exciting projects in a truly innovative and enriching environment in a international company
• The new technologies and character of a start-up with the advantage of being an established company
• The opportunity to head a department, making significant ground as part of a team
• Generous number of annual leave
• Subsidised public transport card
• Subsidised lunches
• Pension
• Investment into ongoing learning and development (LinkedIn Learning, Language Courses)
• Flexible working arrangements (2-3 days)