Lead Buyer IT Professional Services (m/f/d)

abcfinance – the financial service provider for medium-sized businesses.

For over 45 years, the abcfinance group has been a trusted partner to German medium-sized businesses, providing innovative financing solutions that secure sustainable growth and reliable stability. Part of this group is abcbank, which specializes in leasing and factoring transactions as a refinancer. To offer our customers the best service, we rely on a team of over 730 employees at 14 locations nationwide, who apply their expertise to companies from a wide range of industries.


Tasks

• Establishment and management of the Central Purchasing department and outsourcing management.
• Take responsibility for the introduction, administration, and further development of the central purchasing process, including associated tools, always in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders and your team.
• Develop concepts for demand and supplier management, evaluate, select, and manage suppliers, and act as the central point of contact in IT procurement for the Professional Services product group.
• Actively participate in requirements workshops and support Proof of Concepts.
• Conduct tender and contract negotiations, make professionally sound decisions, and continuously optimize your workflows and processes.
• Coordinate stakeholder management and promote collaboration with specialist departments, risk management, and legal departments.
• Manage purchasing processes, suppliers, and process incoming invoices, including approval after cost center assignment by the specialist department.
• Review purchasing requests for plausibility, economic efficiency, and compliance with purchasing guidelines.
• Create reports for your area of responsibility and provide relevant key performance indicators.

Profile

• You have completed commercial training or a comparable qualification and have experience in purchasing, particularly in the area of IT Professional Services.
• You possess several years of experience in purchasing, ideally in similar product groups.
• You have experience with cloud contracts and in the implementation of central purchasing tools.
• You have initial experience in the regulated financial services environment, e.g., with DORA or GDPR.
• You are a strong communicator and can convey your messages appropriately to the target audience.
• You have a good understanding of IT, strong analytical skills, and an affinity for using modern AI applications to optimize processes and workflows.
• You work in a structured manner and document carefully.
• You impress with strong team and communication skills and approach tasks with a focus on goals, solutions, and customers.
• You work independently and goal-oriented, value high quality, and possess solid English language skills.

We Offer

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working: Whether in the office or working remotely on certain days – with flexible working time arrangements and our workation concept, you can utilize your time resources in the way that best suits you.
• Continuous Learning: Expand your personal and professional competencies with regular development opportunities. Your further training is part of our corporate strategy.
• Rewarding Additional Benefits: In addition to an attractive salary, a company pension plan, and capital-forming benefits, you can expect further useful advantages such as a Deutschlandticket, a Jobrad (company bicycle) offer, and a fitness and wellness program with EGYM Wellpass.

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