Overview
IT Strategic Sourcing Buyer (m/f/d) at TK Elevator. Join our Procurement and Supply Management team responsible for strategic, tactical and operational procurement to support strong operational performance and strategic development of the business.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement sourcing plans for IT subcategories and IT Functions under your responsibility, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological advancement, primarily in Europe and Africa (telecommunication or IT consulting).
* Identify savings synergies with other regions (Americas and Asia Pacific) and define action plans based on worldwide bundling and cost-structure analyses, coordinating execution.
* Execute strategic IT procurement projects and lead cross-functional teams from planning through implementation and review, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
* Carry out complex tenders, price and contract negotiations; define and execute negotiation strategies for market-leading vendors.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with key IT vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
* Build relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to understand business requirements and manage expectations.
* Identify and mitigate risks in IT sourcing projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
* Challenge existing solutions and processes and explore alternatives; collaborate with other teams, managers, vendors, and IT functions as needed.
* Adhere to all process, procedural, and quality control activities required to ensure world-class procurement.
Qualifications
* Academic background: Degree in business administration, computer science or equivalent business experience.
* Experience: Strong negotiation experience and ability to design complex contractual constellations (co-design and agile approaches); knowledge of state-of-the-art procurement tools, processes, and systems; ability to balance challenging and collaborative, pragmatic styles; experience in complex IT infrastructure, applications and telecommunications.
* Proficiency with standard office technologies (Microsoft Windows, MS O365, Copilot, etc.).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
* High level of spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.
* Commitment to procurement best practices.
Personal skills
* Strong presentation skills and confidence in dealing with executives.
* Proactive, flexible and independent working style with high accuracy; comfortable in ambiguous situations.
* Team player with a collaborative and pragmatic approach, plus strong analytical and strategic skills.
Languages
* Fluency in English (written and spoken; minimum level: B2).
What we offer
* Secure job and salary – permanent contract in a technically exciting, stable and sustainable industry with an attractive compensation package.
* Social benefits and an attractive work calendar.
* Open, transparent, and value-oriented culture; teamwork and safety.
* Individualized training plan from day one.
* TK Elevator offers frequent feedback, continuous training and space to contribute ideas.
About TK Elevator
People are at the center of everything we do. We work as one team, prioritize safety, and share a common vision to keep the world moving. With integrated cloud-based solutions, we embrace digitalization to transform into a digitally augmented company.
How to apply
Please, send your application in English.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Supply Chain
* Industries: Machinery Manufacturing, Facilities Services, and Construction
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