Job
- Level
- Lead
- Job Field
- IT, System, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Brunswick
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational IT procurement processes, including negotiating license agreements and managing supplier relationships. You will define and optimize processes and policies in IT purchasing and develop a data-driven approach.
Your role in the team
- You are passionate about innovation and digital transformation - so are we! Our IT teams actively participate in business process design and company-wide projects. We don't just let IT happen, we do IT ourselves. Join us and become part of our team in one of the most beautiful industries in the world with your expertise, and be responsible for:
- Responsibility for the strategic orientation and operational implementation of the IT procurement process, including budget and cost control.
- Definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, processes, and key figures in IT procurement.
- Management of the supplier and partner network, development of long-term partnerships, and conducting performance, risk, and compliance analyses.
- Leadership and development of an interdisciplinary team consisting of Procurement, Licensing/Contracts, IT Controlling, and IT Governance.
- Negotiation of complex licensing and service agreements in national and international contexts; ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and technical requirements.
- Establishment of a comprehensive licensing and contract strategy as well as management of the contract and licensing portfolio.
- Development and further enhancement of transparent IT controlling to enable KPI-based management.
- Close collaboration with IT, Finance/Legal, Compliance, Security, and Business Units - as a central sparring partner and driver.
- Monitoring of market and licensing trends (e.g., subscription models, cloud contracts, new data and licensing concepts) and integration into strategic planning.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- You have a degree in Business Administration, (Business) Informatics, Law, or a comparable qualification with a technical or commercial focus.
Qualifications
- You have a proven track record of managing complex IT procurement processes, negotiating contracts and licenses, as well as establishing efficient data and governance structures.
- You are well-versed in software and cloud licensing models (On-Premise, Subscription, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS) as well as contract and vendor management.
- You think strategically, act solution-oriented, and have a good sense for cost-effectiveness, compliance, and quality.
- You are a strong communicator, confident in negotiations, and persuade through a souverain demeanor at all levels.
- You work in a structured and responsible manner and consistently bring projects to completion.
- You have very good German and English skills, both written and spoken.
- Nobody is perfect! You don't meet the requirements 100% but still want the job? No problem - we will go the way together as a team.
Experience
- You have several years of leadership experience in IT procurement, license and contract management, IT controlling, or IT governance — ideally with budget, team, and results responsibility.
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What we offer
- At NEW YORKER, you are more than just an employee – with our benefits, we want you to feel completely comfortable from the very beginning, both professionally and privately.
- Flexible working hours for a balanced work-life balance.
- Attractive compensation & comprehensive social benefits.
- 30 vacation days, company pension scheme, and asset-building benefits.
- Permanent position in an internationally successful company.
- Stable, growth-oriented, and future-focused.
- Personal buddy for your successful start.
- Onboarding events for the perfect start.
- Company and team events for a strong sense of unity.
- Excellent connectivity of the headquarters (Hansestraße) to the A2/A391 as well as free employee parking at many locations.
- Look forward to our Fashion Campus: a modern headquarters with inspiring workplaces, which will be built in the coming years.
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About Your Employer
NEW YORKER
As a successful young fashion company, NEW YORKER is represented in over 40 countries with 1,000 stores and is continually growing. With a team of around 18,000 employees, we work at the forefront of the industry and value a friendly working environment.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Consumer Goods, Branded Goods, Trade
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Head of IT Procurement
- Location
- Brunswick
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
