Procurement Consultant – IT Procurement (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities: 

• Manage procurement activities for IT products and services from initial demand through supplier selection, negotiation and contracting; 
• Advise and support internal stakeholders in developing the appropriate sourcing and procurement approach; 
• Prepare, lead and execute RFIs, RFPs and other competitive sourcing processes;
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, considering price, quality, risk, flexibility and long-term business value;
• Analyze supplier proposals and create transparent commercial evaluations and management recommendations;
• Act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, Legal, Finance, Security and external suppliers;
• Support contract development and ensure that commercial requirements, responsibilities and deliverables are clearly defined;
• Manage supplier relationships and contribute to structured governance, performance reviews and continuous improvement;
• Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership, consolidate demand and optimise the supplier portfolio;
• Contribute to category strategies, market analyses and procurement initiatives;
• Support procurement-related projects and continuously improve sourcing processes, templates and ways of working;
• Manage several procurement activities in parallel while ensuring quality, transparency and timely delivery.

Required key competencies and qualifications:

• Several years of professional experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management or a comparable commercial role;
• Solid understanding of IT procurement, including software, cloud, professional services, managed services or other IT-related categories;
• Experience in leading sourcing processes and commercial negotiations with national and international suppliers;
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual models, such as fixed-price, time-and-materials, subscription, managed-service and outcome-based arrangements;
• Ability to analyse complex offers and translate commercial information into clear recommendations;
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to build credibility across different functions and seniority levels; 
• Confidence in challenging requirements and supplier proposals constructively;
• A proactive, structured and results-oriented working style;
• Ability to work independently, prioritise a varied workload and meet agreed deadlines;
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills;
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to the further development of the procurement organisation;
• Fluent English, both written and spoken. German would be an advantage.

What success looks like in this role: 

• Internal stakeholders receive pragmatic, reliable and commercially sound procurement advice;
• Sourcing activities are executed transparently, efficiently and in line with business requirements;
• Negotiations deliver measurable commercial value while maintaining sustainable supplier relationships; 
• Commercial, contractual and supplier risks are identified early and addressed appropriately;
• Procurement is recognized as a strategic partner that enables business outcomes rather than only processing transactions.

What we offer at METRO.digital?  

• Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment. 

At METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup. 

• People development: when you grow so do we! 

We want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career. 

• Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring! 

We offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey. 

Want to know more about all our benefits? Discover more here.  

Let´s connect soon. Apply for the role now! 

Position grade within our career framework: Procurement Consultant - PRC3 (Md7).