Senior IT Purchaser (all genders)

Your Tasks

• Total responsibility for strategic and operational IT procurement with a focus on digital technologies, IT services, software, mobile communications, and IT infrastructure.
• Analyze existing IT cost structures in hospitals and healthcare facilities with the goal of sustainable cost optimization.
• Rapid identification of potential savings in existing supplier, contract, and licensing structures.
• Leadership, guidance, and further development of an IT procurement team including professional instruction and prioritization.
• Establishment of transparent cost, contract, and supplier overviews (e.g. spend analyses, benchmarking).
• Development and implementation of procurement and negotiation strategies to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Independent execution of complex contract and price negotiations with national and international IT service providers.
• Closely cooperate with IT leadership, controlling, data protection, information security, and departmental teams.
• Evaluation of new technologies and digital solutions under economic, regulatory, and strategic aspects.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement, compliance, and data protection requirements in the healthcare sector.
• Counseling management on make-or-buy decisions as well as investment and potential savings opportunities.
• Guidance of external service providers and consultants in the context of IT procurement and cost optimization.

Your Profile

• Degree in economics, IT, engineering, health economics or a comparable qualification.
• Multiple years of relevant work experience in IT procurement, ideally in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Demonstrable experience in systematic cost analysis and cost reduction of complex IT landscapes.
• Fundamental knowledge of IT contract models, licensing, mobile communications, and service contracts.
• Leadership experience or the ability to take on professional and disciplinary responsibility.
• Excellent understanding of IT architectures, digital technologies, and IT services (not hardware-focused).
• High negotiation confidence at decision-maker level as well as assertiveness.
• Analytical, structured working style with a clear view of economic interdependencies.
• Able to quickly adapt to new organizations and existing structures.
• Communication strength and confident appearance towards internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in dealing with key figures, business cases, and decision-making grounds for management.
• High willingness to travel for assignments at hospitals and facilities on site.
• Very good German language skills in writing and speaking, good English language skills desired.

Why us?

• Counseling culture with design freedom: Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and an open idea culture give you the opportunity to actively shape things.
• Central location in Düsseldorf: Our modern office is located in top location – including a spacious rooftop area for exchange, breaks, and fresh ideas.
• Performance-oriented bonus model: Engagement and good results are rewarded at our company – transparent, fair, and comprehensible.
• Strong team cohesion: Regular team and company events strengthen our cohesion and provide shared experiences beyond the consulting routine.
• Modern working: You choose your preferred hardware setup (Apple or Microsoft) – naturally also for private use.
• Urban Sports Club & EGYM Wellpass: Take advantage of nationwide sports, fitness, and wellness offers.
• Sustainable mobility: We support your Germany ticket.
• Health in focus: Through our company health insurance, you gain access to extended health and preventive services.
• Security for the future: We support you as needed with a company pension plan and a disability insurance.

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