Global Category Lead ( IT and Digital Services) k/m

Naszą misją jest łączenie ludzi – najlepszych pracowników z najlepszymi pracodawcami, aby mogli realizować swoje cele zawodowe. Od 15 lat skutecznie prowadzimy rekrutacje i pomogliśmy znaleźć wymarzoną pracę ponad 20 000 osobom oraz zrekrutować idealnych pracowników dla ponad 1500 firm.

On behalf of our client – a leading global provider of advanced high-tech solutions, we are looking for an experienced candidate for the position of:

 Global Category Lead ( IT and Digital Services) k/m

 

 

Your responsibilities

  • Define, own and continuously improve the global category strategy for IT and Digital Services
  • Set sourcing priorities, supplier governance principles and the commercial roadmap across the full IT and Digital Services scope
  • Own the global category view on supplier and supply chain risk, including supplier dependency, geopolitical exposure, cybersecurity requirements, business continuity, contractual exposure, market concentration and technology disruption
  • Build a forward-looking view of IT supplier markets, including AI-related demand shifts, cloud and software market concentration, changing licensing models and emerging technology risks
  • Partner with senior stakeholders in IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity and the business to shape demand, agree priorities and align the category strategy with business objectives
  • Lead or steer strategic sourcing activities for key suppliers and major initiatives, including negotiation strategy and high-impact commercial decisions
  • Establish the commercial fact base for the category, using TCO, benchmark pricing, rate-card analysis, cloud consumption modelling, software licence optimisation and, where applicable, should-cost models
  • Coordinate category activities across procurement colleagues, regions and stakeholders to ensure consistent execution of the global category strategy
  • Report on category strategy progress, market developments, supplier risks, savings, cost avoidance and broader value contribution
  •  Contribute to the further development of the global sourcing and category management operating model.

 

Employer requirements

  • Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management or sourcing, ideally in a global or multi-site environment
  • Solid experience in IT procurement across several areas such as software, SaaS, cloud, hardware & infrastructure, telecoms, cybersecurity or IT services
  • Proven ability to develop category strategies and translate them into sourcing roadmaps, supplier governance and measurable value creation
  • Strong understanding of supplier and supply chain risk in a global environment, including geopolitical exposure, supplier concentration, business continuity, cybersecurity and contractual risk
  • Ability to interpret IT market developments, including AI, cloud, software licensing and cybersecurity trends, and translate them into sourcing and supplier management actions
  • Strong commercial and contractual understanding, especially in complex supplier negotiations and technology-related agreements
  • Strong senior stakeholder management skills across IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity and business functions
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to use spend data, market data, contract data and supplier performance information to support decisions
  • Experience with eProcurement, eSourcing, eAuction, analytics, FinOps, software asset management or supplier risk tools is an advantage
  • Fluent English communication skills. German language skills are advantageous

We offer

  • A friendly atmosphere in an international company and supportive colleagues · Annual bonus
  • Additional days off to help you recharge
  • Participation in exciting and meaningful projects
  • Subsidized private medical care for your peace of mind
  • Subsidized life insurance
  • Subsidy for sports activities to keep you active
  • Home office position
  • Competitive salary
ID: 3137 job_post.published_on: 06/10/2026
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