METRO

Procurement Consultant – IT Procurement (m/f/d)

Düsseldorf, NRW, Germany · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerMETRO
LocationDüsseldorf, NRW, 40235, Germany
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted2 days ago

Your Responsibilities:

Manage procurement activities for IT products and services from initial demand through supplier selection, negotiation and contracting;
Advise and support internal stakeholders in developing the appropriate sourcing and procurement approach;
Prepare, lead and execute RFIs, RFPs and other competitive sourcing processes;
Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, considering price, quality, risk, flexibility and long-term business value;
Analyze supplier proposals and create transparent commercial evaluations and management recommendations;
Act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, Legal, Finance, Security and external suppliers;
Support contract development and ensure that commercial requirements, responsibilities and deliverables are clearly defined;
Manage supplier relationships and contribute to structured governance, performance reviews and continuous improvement;
Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership, consolidate demand and optimise the supplier portfolio;
Contribute to category strategies, market analyses and procurement initiatives;
Support procurement-related projects and continuously improve sourcing processes, templates and ways of working;
Manage several procurement activities in parallel while ensuring quality, transparency and timely delivery.

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Required key competencies and qualifications:

Several years of professional experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management or a comparable commercial role;
Solid understanding of IT procurement, including software, cloud, professional services, managed services or other IT-related categories;
Experience in leading sourcing processes and commercial negotiations with national and international suppliers;
Good understanding of commercial and contractual models, such as fixed-price, time-and-materials, subscription, managed-service and outcome-based arrangements;
Ability to analyse complex offers and translate commercial information into clear recommendations;
Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to build credibility across different functions and seniority levels;
Confidence in challenging requirements and supplier proposals constructively;
A proactive, structured and results-oriented working style;
Ability to work independently, prioritise a varied workload and meet agreed deadlines;
Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills;
A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to the further development of the procurement organisation;
Fluent English, both written and spoken. German would be an advantage.

What success looks like in this role:

Internal stakeholders receive pragmatic, reliable and commercially sound procurement advice;
Sourcing activities are executed transparently, efficiently and in line with business requirements;
Negotiations deliver measurable commercial value while maintaining sustainable supplier relationships;
Commercial, contractual and supplier risks are identified early and addressed appropriately;
Procurement is recognized as a strategic partner that enables business outcomes rather than only processing transactions.

What we offer at METRO.digital? 

Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment.

At METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup.

People development: when you grow so do we!

We want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career.

Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring!

We offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey.

Want to know more about all our benefits? Discover more here.

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Position grade within our career framework: Procurement Consultant - PRC3 (Md7).

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