Damovo is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Buyer IT (m/f/d) to join our Group Procurement team in Düsseldorf. The Lead Buyer will play a crucial role in sourcing and procuring IT products and services to support our clients' needs. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, deep knowledge of IT procurement, and a track record of delivering results in a dynamic environment.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT products and services, including hardware, software, telecommunications, and cloud solutions, to meet business requirements and objectives
  • Identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, including pricing, discounts, warranties, and service level agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and go beyond through supplier consolidation, volume discounts, and process efficiencies while maintaining high-quality standards
  • Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT teams, finance, and business units, to understand requirements, align procurement strategies, and drive value-added solutions
  • Assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier relationships, including supply chain disruptions, product quality issues, and cybersecurity risks
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all procurement activities

 

Experience and skills we value

  • Minimal a bachelor’s degree or Main business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
  • Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in a Strategic Procurement function and managing suppliers in an international business environment
  • Proven experience in IT procurement (preferable in the IT sector), with a strong understanding of the market and IT products and services, including hardware, software, telecommunications and IT-related services
  • Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective and comprehensive supplier relationships
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
  • Knowledge of IT market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices
  • Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, such as e-sourcing platforms and contract management software
  • Exceptional dedication to internal customer satisfaction, combined with strong communication abilities in both German and English

Was Dich erwartet

  • Ausge­wogene Work-Life-Balance
  • Vielfältige Entwick­lungs­möglich­keiten
  • Home-Office Möglich­keit
  • Attraktives Vergütungs­paket
  • Flexible Arbeits­zeiten
  • Firmen­handy
  • Fitness­programme
  • Jobrad
  • Mitarbeiter­events
  • Sprachtraining

Gute Gründe zu uns zu kommen

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Arbeit ist kein Ort mehr! Denn es gilt, überall sicher arbeiten zu können, egal ob im Café, zu Hause oder im Büro. Deine Aufgabe bei Damovo wird es sein dies unseren Kund*innen zu ermöglichen. Dabei setzen wir auf die besten Technologien – u.a. von unseren Partnern Cisco, Mitel, Microsoft, Avaya und Unify. Was es nicht gibt, entwickeln wir selbst und geben unseren Mitarbeiter*innen dafür Freiräume und Möglichkeiten, eigene Ideen zu verwirklichen.

Wir – das sind knapp 700 Mitarbeiter*innen unterschiedlicher Herkunft. So vielfältig wie die Lösungen, die wir anbieten, sind auch wir. Dank jahrzehntelanger Erfahrung haben wir uns eine Kultur der Offenheit und Aufgeschlossenheit gegenüber Innovationen und – am wichtigsten – Menschen bewahrt.

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