Expert IT Vendor Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee the lifecycle of vendors and contracts throughout the IT department.

• Facilitate compliant and cost-effective sourcing processes.

• Assess invoices and cloud expenses categorized by domain, function, and cost type.

• Track vendor and contract details to ensure transparency and adherence to contractual obligations.

• Analyze commercial and vendor data to inform make-or-buy and sourcing choices.

• Assist IT stakeholders by providing insights related to vendors, contracts, and costs.

• Aid in vendor renegotiations by applying commercial judgement and foundational knowledge of contract law.

• Collaborate with IT stakeholders, domain/function representatives, governance and financial analytics colleagues, procurement and sourcing teams, and external vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of pertinent experience in vendor and/or contract management.

• Hands-on experience with sourcing-related matters in an IT context.

• Basic understanding of negotiation principles and contract law.

• Capability to analyze invoice and cost data to develop transparent and actionable spending reports.

• Familiarity with vendor and contract management principles throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Ability to assess commercial information for sourcing and make-or-buy determinations.

• Experience with AI, intelligent automation, workflow technologies, or low-code platforms.

• Commitment to full-time availability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Membership to the Urban Sports Club M package.

• Access to quick, professional, anonymous, and complimentary mental health support from nilo psychologists.

• Flexibility in work location when office presence isn't necessary, including up to 20 days per year anywhere within the EU.

• Fully funded Deutschland Ticket.

• Engaging team events and regularly organized social gatherings.