IT Specialist — Software Licensing & Procurement Management (m/f/d)

In this role, you will utilize your business experience to continuously develop our portfolio with a focus on IT Software while engaging in supplier relationship management. You will conduct market analysis, evaluate suppliers, 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. Additionally, you will regularly coordinate with Digitalization Units within the Coatings Division on market development and supplier improvement processes. Your role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality and delivery standards, and identifying as well as mitigating risks associated with procurement activities, including assessing supplier risks and developing contingency plans. You will enhance your expertise through research, training, and conference participation, and collaborate effectively with the global team and international stakeholders to develop and implement procurement strategies for coatings specific software solutions.