IT SCM PURCHASER

To manage the acquisition of IT materials and services across the organization, ensuring efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement processes. The role focuses on supplier negotiation, contract governance, budget control, and coordination with IT, Finance, Legal, and SCM to support the company's technological needs and cost optimization objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for IT materials and services at company level.
• Support the sourcing, evaluation, and acquisition of IT hardware, software, licenses, cloud solutions, and professional services.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive commercial, financial, and service conditions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through the optimization of licensing models, contract structures, usage metrics, and user volumes.
• Analyze licensing schemes and consumption patterns and recommend solutions aligned with business needs.
• Act as an IT point of contact for suppliers and represent IT in commercial discussions and procurement forums.
• Coordinate the review of contractual terms with Legal and align technical and commercial specifications with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, approval workflows, and approved budgets.
• Provide reporting on procurement activities, costs, savings, and supplier performance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT procurement and vendor management practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in technical and IT procurement, purchasing, supplier management, contract administration, or a related commercial function.
• Practical understanding of IT products, services, software licensing, supplier negotiations, contract governance, and budget control.

COMPETENCIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Strong analytical and structured thinking, with interest in commercial, contractual, and financial topics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across IT, Finance, Legal, and SCM.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

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