IT Software Procurement Strategy Specialist (m/f/d)

In your new role, you will utilize your business experience to continuously develop our portfolio with a focus on IT software, while managing supplier relationships. You will conduct market analysis, supplier evaluation, and monitor trends to identify price opportunities for our software and license portfolio. You will steer your own category strategy development, including supplier segmentation, budgeting, forecasting, and business case creation, focusing on supply security and cost competitiveness. You will lead the implementation of procurement strategies by providing market intelligence, setting negotiation targets, and managing supplier relationships and development actions. Regular coordination with Digitalization Units within the Coatings Division on market development and supplier improvement processes will be essential. You will build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality and delivery standards while identifying and mitigating risks associated with procurement activities, including assessing supplier risks and developing contingency plans. Continuous enhancement of expertise through research, training, and conference participation will be key, as well as effective collaboration with the global team and international stakeholders to develop and implement procurement strategies for coatings-specific software solutions.