Category Manager IT & Marketing (m/f/d)
Core
Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for IT products, services, and digital solutions, and support Marketing services procurement.
Role type
Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Global category strategies, supplier contracts, and procurement processes for IT and Marketing.
Domain
IT Procurement / Digital Transformation
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, market analysis, cost optimization, compliance management, stakeholder management, change management
Preferred skills
SAP/ERP systems, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions, German language
Technologies
SAP, SRM
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global category strategies for IT procurement; Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities including market analysis and supplier selection; Negotiate complex software licensing, SaaS, cloud, and managed services agreements; Build and manage strategic relationships with key technology suppliers; Ensure compliance with procurement policies and data privacy regulations; Identify cost-saving opportunities and enable innovation; Lead procurement projects in a global matrix organization; Support selected sourcing initiatives within Marketing Services.