(Senior) Manager Strategic IT Sourcing (m/f/d)

As the Senior Manager of Strategic IT Sourcing, you will play a pivotal role in driving the optimization and consolidation of our global IT provider landscape across various purchasing categories, with a primary focus on external IT support and consulting services. You will collaborate closely with IT leadership, procurement teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment with our technology roadmap and business objectives.

Consolidation of Global IT Provider Landscape:

• Drive initiatives to streamline vendor relationships and contracts across IT purchasing categories
• Identify opportunities for consolidation and optimization to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency

Support IT Operating Model Implementation:

• Provide strategic input to make vs. buy decision-making, in alignment with the IT operating model
• Collaborate with IT leadership to ensure sourcing decisions support the overall IT strategy and operational goals

Develop Strategic Partnerships:

• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with key IT vendors and service providers
• Ensure partnerships align with the company’s technology roadmap and foster innovation

Collaboration with Procurement:

• Work closely with the Global Procurement Organization to coordinate sourcing activities
• Participate in regular alignments and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes to ensure best-in-class vendor selection

IT Requirement Collection and Sourcing:

• Collaborate with IT leadership to collect and structure IT requirements
• Source appropriate technology solutions and services to meet business needs

Oversee Procurement Process:

• Manage end-to-end procurement process, from vendor selection to contract negotiation and signing
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met

Ensure Compliance and Performance Management:

• Uphold company policies and industry regulations throughout sourcing and procurement activities
• Conduct regular reviews of vendor performance, assessing service delivery and alignment with business objectives

• 5+ years of business experience in IT Consulting, IT sourcing, vendor management, or related field
• 3+ years project management experience related to strategic IT projects
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven negotiation skills and track record of securing advantageous contracts
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Knowledge of current IT trends and ability to evaluate emerging technologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, proficiency in English required
• Additional language proficiency (e.g., Chinese, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish) is a plus
• Ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong service orientation and solution-oriented working practices
• Autonomous and team-oriented working behavior
• Ability to navigate complex matrix organizations

We are looking forward to starting the conversation with you!