Strategic Buyer responsible for market analysis and supplier management in procurement processes. Collaborating closely with engineering and project management teams for optimal purchasing effectiveness.
About the role
- Senior Manager in IT Strategy & Sourcing for MGRP, a management consultancy. Leading projects in IT strategies and sourcing for various clients.
Responsibilities
- You advise companies on the development and implementation of their IT strategy
- You define and advise our clients on their IT sourcing activities (outsourcing, cloud, multi-vendor/provider management)
- You analyze IT areas to identify components that can be outsourced and determine which areas should be retained as internal core competencies
- You define target architectures and the Target Operating Model (TOM)
- You support and lead the design of the target solution, the selection of providers, as well as the transition and transformation activities
- You conduct market analyses, manage supplier selection, support the selection of IT service providers for our clients, and assist in contract negotiations
- As a project manager, you independently steer our client projects, take on topics that interest you, develop specializations and continuously expand your knowledge
- In addition, you build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and partners and actively contribute to expanding our client portfolio and acquiring new clients
Requirements
- Several years of relevant professional and project experience, e.g., in (IT) strategy consulting, and experience in the functional and/or disciplinary leadership of (smaller) project teams
- Experience in project leadership and governance in IT strategy and IT sourcing environments
- Knowledge of infrastructure, cloud, application management and IT security, as well as ITIL and SIAM
- Successfully completed degree in (business) informatics, computer science or a comparable field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and presentation techniques
- Business-fluent German and English (spoken and written)
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
- Open corporate culture, flat hierarchies and collaboration on an equal footing
- Remote work – occasionally also from within the EU – and sabbatical options
- Flexible working hours and a 4.5-day workweek for an optimal work–life balance
- Excellent (home office) equipment
- Continuous training and development as well as a 360° feedback culture
- Mentoring program for a smooth start and support for personal development
- Regular workshops, after-work events and company gatherings with all colleagues
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