Category Manager IT Procurement (all genders)
* Seniority experienced
* Working mode hybrid
* Position Type full-time
* Gender all genders
* Start date asap
* VIG IT Procurement
* Active Step Inform
* Apply
* Get to know
* Take off
Your Tasks
* End-to-end ownership of assigned IT category (e.g. IT Services, SaaS & Software, Infrastructure)
* Act as strategic architect and knowledge hub for the category across the group
* Define, own, and evolve the category strategy and roadmap (incl. make/buy, sourcing models, vendor tiers)
* Consolidate group-wide demand and actively manage the supplier landscape
* Govern strategic sourcing activities and major RFPs
* Lead complex and high-value RFPs and negotiations
* Enable and guide strategic procurement execution across the organization
* Manage strategic suppliers and framework agreements
* Define standards, preferred vendors, and contract principles
* Identify savings, value creation, and risk mitigation levers
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Law, or a related field and strong expertise in IT categories (IT Services, Software, Infrastructure)
* Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation capabilities
* Proven experience in managing complex, high-value sourcing initiatives
* Strong stakeholder management skills at business and IT leadership level
* Ability to align and influence senior stakeholders across the organization
* Strong analytical and financial expertise (e.g. TCO, business cases)
* Experience in supplier and contract management
* Structured, strategic, and value-oriented mindset
* Ability to act as a central knowledge hub and drive best practices
* Leadership and influence without formal authority
* Very good English skills; German skills are an advantage
Benefits may vary between VIG companies
The annual gross salary (full-time) for the position is at least EUR 55.356,--. Do you have extensive experience and expertise? If so, we're happy to offer a salary above this amount in recognition of your qualifications.
This full-time position is to be filled as soon as possible.
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