Senior IT-Einkäufer - Hardware / Data Center (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic IT procurement specialist focusing on data center hardware (servers, storage, networking) and cloud licensing models.
Role type
Senior strategic IT purchaser (hardware focus)
Builds
Procurement strategy and supplier management for data center infrastructure
Domain
IT Services / Data Center Infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic IT procurement, Data center hardware knowledge, Bill of Materials (BOM) reading, Cloud licensing models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), RFP management, Contract negotiation, Supplier relationship management, KPI-driven performance measurement
Preferred skills
Engineering collaboration, Information security and data privacy compliance
Technologies
Servers, Storage, Networking, Cloud platforms
Responsibilities
Manage complex RFPs and negotiate contracts for data center hardware, Evaluate technical specifications and BOMs with engineering teams, Measure success via savings, delivery reliability, and contract compliance, Maintain supplier registers and collaborate with InfoSec/Privacy teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
