Strategischer Einkaufsmanager (m/w/d) - Schwerpunkt: Software

Strategischer Einkaufsmanager (m/w/d) - Schwerpunkt: Software

Join us to apply for the Strategischer Einkaufsmanager (m/w/d) - Schwerpunkt: Software role at GWS Gesellschaft fuer Warenwirtschafts-Systeme mbH .

We are looking for a procurement professional with a passion for IT software.

Starting as soon as possible, we are seeking to strengthen our Corporate Management department in a staff function at our Münster location.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for our software products and services, negotiating contractual terms with providers.
• Contribute to strategic price management processes and embed the procurement function into operational ERP processes.
• Participate in organizing GWS partner management for partner solutions.
• Identify cost-saving and innovation potentials, working closely with internal departments to meet needs.
• Monitor and analyze market trends and innovations in the software sector.
• Manage procurement risk and ensure compliance.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, a comparable qualification, or relevant professional experience.
• Affinity for strategic procurement of software products and services.
• Several years of project experience with Microsoft ERP projects, additional software products, and partner networks.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with an analytical and strategic working style.
• Understanding of core processes in strategic procurement.
• Excellent German and English language skills, spoken and written.

Start: As soon as possible

Location: Münster

What We Offer

We are a certified Great Place to Work and a leading ERP specialist in retail. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we combine retail expertise with IT solutions, serving over 1,680 clients. We offer the advantages of an established medium-sized company and the freedom to shape your work. Our environment provides ample space for your ideas and personal development. Additionally, we offer:

• Professional onboarding with tailored development measures, including career paths and language courses.
• Option for regular mobile work after a brief onboarding period.
• Opportunities for part-time further education.
• Open corporate communication with flat hierarchies.
• Flexible working hours for a good work-life balance.
• Additional attractive benefits (e.g., assets building benefits, holiday pay).
• Sports courses, massages, and creative spaces (e.g., billiards & kicker).

And much more...

Equal Opportunities: We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds—regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or social origin. It is the diversity of people that makes us strong.

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We look forward to your application!