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

About us:   

Passion for food. Hunger for tech. We make METRO digital.   

Today technology is driving the world. And at METRO.digital we are driving the technology for one of the leading international wholesalers specializing in food - METRO. From e-commerce to checkout, to delivery software, we work on a wide range of products to make each day a success for our customers and colleagues. With passion and ownership, we build the future of wholesale.    

You are driving to create smart solutions for customers around the globe? You want to grow in a flexible environment? Let the right career opportunity find you and join us!   

How you will make an impact?   

As a Procurement Consultant, you will manage strategic procurement activities for IT products and services. You will advise internal stakeholders, lead competitive sourcing processes and negotiate commercially attractive and sustainable agreements. 

Acting as the interface between our internal teams and external suppliers, you will help translate business and technology requirements into effective sourcing strategies. You will also contribute to supplier performance, category initiatives and the continuous development of our procurement approach.

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.

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.  

Let´s connect soon. Apply for the role now! 

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