Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- IT, Project, DevOps
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will conduct strategic IT sourcing, maintain supplier relationships, and lead contract negotiations to optimize the efficiency of the procurement function.
Your role in the team
- As an IT Sourcing & Provider Manager, you are responsible for executing strategic and operational IT sourcing activities, maintaining close relationships with suppliers and providers, and ensuring high-quality commercial and contractual outcomes.
- You act as a stabilizing and experienced team member and play a key role in shaping the maturity, efficiency, and professionalism of the IT procurement function.
- Leadership of end-to-end IT sourcing initiatives for software, cloud, managed services, and IT services.
- Management of the entire sourcing lifecycle, including requirement clarification, market analysis, RFI/RFP processes, bid evaluation, negotiations, and awarding recommendations.
- Conducting structured business negotiations with IT providers, including market-leading providers.
- Management of IT contracts throughout their entire lifecycle (renewals, renegotiations, modifications, and terminations).
- Ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations in collaboration with the Legal, Data Protection, and Information Security departments.
- Development and maintenance of contract standards, procurement templates, and best practices for negotiations.
- Management of IT vendors and service providers using KPI/SLA monitoring and governance frameworks.
- Conduct regular performance and business reviews of providers to ensure service quality and continuous improvements.
- Handling of operational escalations and support for the long-term performance optimization of providers.
- Conducting market analyses, benchmarking, price assessments, and TCO/ROI evaluations.
- Critical review of vendor proposals, business cases, and scope definitions to ensure commercial value.
- Support for complex IT sourcing programs and transformation initiatives (e.g., migrations or infrastructure programs).
- Close collaboration with IT, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders to align commercial and technical objectives.
- Creation of management-ready reports, presentations, and decision-making documents.
- Contribution to team development through knowledge sharing, sourcing playbooks, and process improvements.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of RFP processes, commercial evaluations, and IT contract structures (SLAs, KPIs, service credits, exit clauses).
- Pronounced analytical and structured working style with high attention to detail.
- Excellent skills in stakeholder management and communication.
Experience
- 3-7 years of experience in IT sourcing, IT procurement, or vendor/partner management.
- Extensive negotiation experience with major IT providers, including suppliers in concentrated markets.
- Experience in provider governance, performance management, and service monitoring.
- Fluent English and German skills (C1 or higher) with practical experience in German contract law.
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What we offer
- Become part of a forward-looking company that is driving digital and business transformation in the metal industry.
- Receive a competitive compensation package and additional benefits, such as a subsidy for the "Deutschlandticket," a discounted Urban Sports Club membership, and access to many other employee offers.
- Working in an international, dynamic, and diverse team with a strong team spirit and a hands-on mentality, driving digital transformation in a traditional industry.
- Benefit from an open feedback culture and transparent communication and decision-making processes.
- Utilize a wide range of personalized training, courses, and coaching opportunities for optimal personal development, and improve your language skills with our free German and English courses.
- Work in a modern, hybrid environment with flexible and employee-friendly working hours (full-time = 38.5 hours).
- Meet your colleagues in a modern office with good public transport connections.
- Look forward to our company and team events.
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Klöckner & Co
Klöckner & Co is one of the world's leading independent steel and metal distributors and one of the most successful steel service center companies. With its modern distribution and service network of 170 locations in 12 countries, the company reliably serves 130,000 customers.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production
IT Sourcing & Provider Manager
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
