Sidekick Network GmbH & Co. KG

Strategic Management Services

11-50

Germany

We are looking for an experienced **Senior IT Purchasing Expert (m/f/d)** to support the setup of a new IT Purchasing unit within a leading international automotive company. This role will be crucial in managing the transition from the existing Group IT Purchasing structure to the newly established unit, ensuring continuity and efficiency in IT procurement processes.

**Framework Conditions:**

*   **Start**: asap
*   **Duration**: Long-term (at least 3 months with an extension option)
*   **Location**: remote
*   **Workload:** 80%
*   **Language skills:** Fluent in **English** is required; **German** is a plus
*   **Contract type:** Freelance

Kindly be informed that our customer is located in Germany. Therefore, **ONLY** applications from **candidates within the EU** are required.

## Tasks

*   Conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing IT contracts, key suppliers, and procurement processes.
*   Actively communicate with all relevant stakeholders, including Procurement, IT, and Finance, to gather and structure necessary information.
*   Develop strategies to transition and adapt existing contracts to the new IT Purchasing organization.
*   Take advantage of Power BI functionalities to establish a contract overview
*   Lead negotiations and, where necessary, manage new tender processes for key IT procurement categories.
*   Drive IT purchasing initiatives aligned with company objectives and industry best practices.
*   Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
*   Support the establishment of efficient IT procurement processes within the new organizational structure.

## Requirements

*   Extensive experience in **IT procurement**, with a strong focus on **software purchasing.**
*   Deep **understanding of IT landscapes** and procurement processes, particularly in **the automotive sector**.
*   Proven expertise in **contract management, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing and controlling.**
*   Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across multiple departments.
*   Ability to analyze complex procurement structures and develop efficient solutions with the use of Power BI.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT procurement expert to play a key role in a strategic transformation within a leading international organization. If you have the required expertise and are eager to take on this challenge, we look forward to receiving your application!

Freelance

Professional / Experienced

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Purchasing Expert (m/f/d) to support the setup of a new IT Purchasing unit within a leading international automotive company. This role will be crucial in managing the transition from the existing Group IT Purchasing structure to the newly established unit, ensuring continuity and efficiency in IT procurement processes.
Framework Conditions:
<ul>
<li>Start: asap</li>
<li>Duration: Long-term (at least 3 months with an extension option)</li>
<li>Location: remote</li>
<li>Workload: 80%</li>
<li>Language skills: Fluent in English is required; German is a plus</li>
<li>Contract type: Freelance</li>
</ul>
Kindly be informed that our customer is located in Germany. Therefore, ONLY applications from candidates within the EU are required.
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing IT contracts, key suppliers, and procurement processes.</li>
<li>Actively communicate with all relevant stakeholders, including Procurement, IT, and Finance, to gather and structure necessary information.</li>
<li>Develop strategies to transition and adapt existing contracts to the new IT Purchasing organization.</li>
<li>Take advantage of Power BI functionalities to establish a contract overview</li>
<li>Lead negotiations and, where necessary, manage new tender processes for key IT procurement categories.</li>
<li>Drive IT purchasing initiatives aligned with company objectives and industry best practices.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Support the establishment of efficient IT procurement processes within the new organizational structure.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Extensive experience in IT procurement, with a strong focus on software purchasing.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of IT landscapes and procurement processes, particularly in the automotive sector.</li>
<li>Proven expertise in contract management, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing and controlling.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across multiple departments.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze complex procurement structures and develop efficient solutions with the use of Power BI.</li>
</ul>
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT procurement expert to play a key role in a strategic transformation within a leading international organization. If you have the required expertise and are eager to take on this challenge, we look forward to receiving your application!

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