IT Vendor Manager (f/m/d) Germany

SIGNA Sports United (SSU) has built the global #1 sports e-commerce & technology platform with market leading positions in Bike, Tennis, Outdoor & Team Sports. We are leveraging our unique tech and operating platform to power our leading online stores like Fahrrad.de, Bikester, Probikeshop, Tennis-Point, Outfitter, and many more.

SSU is firmly in growth mode, so far in 2021, we have entered the US market with the acquisitions of Tennis Express and Midwest sports, two of the largest tennis platforms in the US, we have acquired WiggleCRC, a global bike retailer, thus creating the biggest online bike retailer in the world. On Signa Sports United has successfully floated on the New York Stock exchange and is now a publicly traded Company.

Our growth has been propelled by acquiring new Brands in leading sports businesses and scaling our current portfolio through our end-to-end e-commerce as-a-service solutions, connecting & enabling offline specialist retailers and integrating with digital sports communities.

Joining SSU would mean you will be part of high-calibre team, united by passion, driven by innovation, and pioneers in the Sports & Outdoors arena. Have the power to have tremendous impact and be a part of a team that fosters growth, leadership, community and transformation.

Job Objective

• Aligning and implementing group-wide IT Vendor Management including all necessary processes.

What you will be responsible for

• Development, rollout and continuous improvement of a group-wide IT vendor management
• Central SPOC for Tech/IT regarding any kind of IT vendor or contract
• Contract management incl. proactive communication towards contract owners incl. creation of standard contract / requirements for IT vendors
• Creation and maintenance of central inventory of IT vendors
• Search for and manage selection of IT vendors (incl. tender management), giving guidance for decision making of IT vendors selection
• Supporting and steering of reviewing and monitoring of IT vendors (methodology, templates, etc.)
• Consolidation of purchasing activities to leverage cost efficiencies

What we're looking for

• Successfully completed degree in (business) informatics or IT contract law or comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in the field of vendor management and/or in the wider IT area
• Knowledge of IT contract management/IT contract law, IT vendor governance and service management processes (ITIL), especially service level management and performance management, is preferred
• Knowledge of the field of control reports, SOX (Sarbanes‑Oxley Act) and ITGC (IT General Controls)
• Comprehensive knowledge in current IT infrastructure technologies (network and cloud)
• Experienced in outsourcing IT services as well as in IT project and IT service management
• Proficient English, additional language skills are a plus
• Strong communication skills, confident appearance and persuasiveness
• Hands‑on mentality
• Passion for Sports and Tech is very welcomed!

What you need to know

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

We at SIGNA Sports United believe that our team‑spirit burns brightest when we're together. We also believe in flexible working models. As such, we provide a place for you to come, work and collaborate in any of our offices in the country you are employed in. And of course, you can work from home if needed.

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