Commodity Manager IT Solutions Global

Job Description RollenzusammenfassungShape the digital future at MANN+HUMMEL – as a Buyer for the IT commodity group with real impact.Join a strong, trust-based team that thrives on collaboration, open exchange, and fresh ideas.Bring your expertise, develop bold solutions, and make a difference.Your Challenge:Strategic management of the IT commodity group, including the definition and implementation of supplier and commodity strategies, as well as active management of the supplier panel.Coordination and execution of complex tenders and procurement processes (e.g. requests for proposals, contract negotiations, selection of suitable licensing models) for regional and global IT projects.Identification and realization of cost-saving opportunities, such as supplier panel optimization, renegotiations, and technical improvements.Contract management with international IT vendors, ensuring compliance with functional requirements and legal frameworks.Analysis and standardization of procurement processes and negotiation tools.Acting as a business partner for global departments.Support with invoice verification, e-catalog creation, and audit preparations.Escalation management for critical issues such as contract deviations and quality deficiencies.Representing the company in purchasing alliances and actively shaping strategic partnerships.Ihr ProfilEducation: Successfully completed studies in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a comparable fieldProfessional Experience: At least 5 years of experience in procurement and/or commodity management within an international corporate environmentExpertise:In-depth knowledge of hardware, software, cloud services, SaaS, cybersecurity, AI tools, and licensing modelsAbility to analyze data related to spend, market trends, and supplier performanceStrong negotiation skills and experience with advanced procurement methods (e.g., e-auctions, negotiations with sole suppliers)Experience and knowledge in contract management and international contract lawLanguage Skills: Excellent English and at least good German skills, both written and spokenPersonal Attributes:Skilled in negotiating with suppliers and collaborating with internal stakeholdersStrong team spirit and social competenceHigh level of self-motivation and team orientation with a strong drive for successExcellent communication skills, ability to handle conflict, strong cost awareness, assertiveness, and analytical thinkingDiversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent.We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.Social BenefitsSie arbeiten mit einem hohen Grad an Eigenständigkeit und Entscheidungsspielräumen.Eine leistungsorientierte Bezahlung und umfangreiche Sozialleistungen35 Wochenstunden sowie flexible Arbeitszeiten plus 30 Tage UrlaubMöglichkeit zum hybriden ArbeitenEveryone has Talent: Unser Talentmanagement-Prozess unterstützt Sie bei Ihrer beruflichen WeiterentwicklungBetriebsrestaurantBelegplätze in einer privaten Kindertagesstätte in naher Umgebung (sowohl U3- als auch Ü3-Plätze)Eine moderne betriebliche Altersversorgung als Ergänzung zu Ihrer gesetzlichen RentenversicherungZusätzliche private Krankenversicherung (z.B. Zahnzusatzversicherung)Eine große Anzahl an Rabatten in unserem Corporate Benefits Portal (z.B. auf Urlaubsreisen, Mode, Versicherungen, etc.)Zuschuss zum FahrticketJobrad  Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.