WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF VIENNA: EXCHANGING ACROSS EUROPE Category Manager IT Procurement (all genders) * Vienna * full-time * hybrid * all genders * asap * experienced * VIG IT Procurement 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 MORE ABOUT VIG Your Benefits * 38,5 Working Hours, Flexi Time & Home-Office * Learning & Development * Life Balance & Family Specials * Modern Workspace & Canteen * Health & Sports Offers * More Benefits Your Profile * 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 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. Vienna Insurance Group is the leading insurance group in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). With around 30,000 employees in more than 50 insurance companies and pension funds in 30 countries, we work for around 33 million customers every day. We do this successfully, which is why VIG Group has an "A" rating with a positive outlook. We are characterized by commitment, competence and service orientation on the one hand, and a diverse team with different talents and exciting areas of work in an inclusive environment on the other. We stand for diversity and respect, which is why we see it as enriching to employ people from different backgrounds, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. Become part of the diverse team at VIG IT Digital Solutions GmbH, a proud member of Vienna Insurance Group! Contact I am looking forward to your application and I am at your disposal for questions. Please note that we are not allowed to accept applications by e-mail due to data protection regulations. For this reason, use the link to our application portal. Mario Pölzl 43 50 390 26321 Mario.Poelzl@twinformatics.at Apply now