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!
Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT?

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Procurement Transformation Lead to drive the digital transformation and strategic evolution of our IT procurement function. This role is responsible for leading initiatives that enhance standardization and digitalization. Additionally, the role acts as a business partner for the IT community (IT procurement responsibilities in other countries), ensuring seamless collaboration with external IT providers and optimizing procurement processes and tools.
The ideal candidate will also be responsible for fostering knowledge sharing, accelerating solution implementation, and ensuring streamlined and user-friendly procurement processes across all Metro countries and service companies.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING & BEST PRACTICES

• Foster the sharing of innovation, expertise, digitalization, specialist knowledge, and best practices between countries, service companies, and METRO Digital in the area of IT procurement;
• Manage the international IT procurement community, ensuring collaboration and synergies between procurement experts across all Metro countries.

REQUIRED KEY COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or a related field;
• Some years of professional experience and proven track record in IT procurement, strategic sourcing or procurement transformation roles;
• Strong knowledge of digital procurement tools, platforms, and automation technologies e.g. with SAP Ariba;
• Experience in managing procurement projects, contract lifecycle management, and supplier relationships;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiating and communication skills;
• Experience in managing international procurement communities is a plus;
• Very good fluency in English (written and verbal) is a must, German is a plus.
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