About this role
Your Responsibilities:
Manage procurement activities for IT products and services from initial demand through supplier selection, negotiation and contracting; Advise and support internal stakeholders in developing the appropriate sourcing and procurement approach; Prepare, lead and execute RFIs, RFPs and other competitive sourcing processes;Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, considering price, quality, risk, flexibility and long-term business value;Analyze supplier proposals and create transparent commercial evaluations and management recommendations;Act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, Legal, Finance, Security and external suppliers;Support contract development and ensure that commercial requirements, responsibilities and deliverables are clearly defined;Manage supplier relationships and contribute to structured governance, performance reviews and continuous improvement;Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership, consolidate demand and optimise the supplier portfolio;Contribute to category strategies, market analyses and procurement initiatives;Support procurement-related projects and continuously improve sourcing processes, templates and ways of working;Manage several procurement activities in parallel while ensuring quality, transparency and timely delivery. Required key competencies and qualifications:
Several years of professional experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management or a comparable commercial role;Solid understanding of IT procurement, including software, cloud, professional services, managed services or other IT-related categories;Experience in leading sourcing processes and commercial negotiations with national and international suppliers;Good understanding of commercial and contractual models, such as fixed-price, time-and-materials, subscription, managed-service and outcome-based arrangements;Ability to analyse complex offers and translate commercial information into clear recommendations;Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to build credibility across different functions and seniority levels; Confidence in challenging requirements and supplier proposals constructively;A proactive, structured and results-oriented working style;Ability to work independently, prioritise a varied workload and meet agreed deadlines;Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills;A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to the further development of the procurement organisation;Fluent English, both written and spoken. German would be an advantage.What success looks like in this role:
Internal stakeholders receive pragmatic, reliable and commercially sound procurement advice;Sourcing activities are executed transparently, efficiently and in line with business requirements;Negotiations deliver measurable commercial value while maintaining sustainable supplier relationships; Commercial, contractual and supplier risks are identified early and addressed appropriately;Procurement is recognized as a strategic partner that enables business outcomes rather than only processing transactions. What we offer at METRO.digital?
Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment. At METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup.
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Position grade within our career framework: Procurement Consultant - PRC3 (Md7).