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Lead Buyer IT (m/w/d)

Pforzheim, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERGFull-time2026-02-19 → 2026-10-16

Core

Lead Buyer responsible for strategic IT procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization programs.

Role type

Senior strategic buyer (IT)

Builds

IT services and components supply chain

Domain

Technology procurement

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, cost optimization, stakeholder management, project planning, team leadership, data analysis

Preferred skills

IT/technology supplier experience, contract law knowledge, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement, Microsoft Dynamics 365

Responsibilities

Manage IT supplier relationships and performance, develop global commodity strategies, negotiate contracts, optimize costs, ensure project timeline adherence, transfer team knowledge, handle escalations, maintain supplier master data, manage target price and change management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC