Strategic IT Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

Your Responsabilities:

• Develop and implement short-, mid-, and long-term strategies for IT Professional Services
• Align procurement priorities with business goals, technology roadmap, and transformation initiatives
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), contract negotiations, and supplier selection
• Drive cost optimization, improve service quality, and mitigate risks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor to IT and business leaders on sourcing strategy and supplier performance
• Analyze spend, contracts, and supplier performance to identify savings and efficiencies
• Manage contract renewal timelines and ensure budget alignment across departments
• Collaborate with Liberty Global’s Blume procurement team to harmonize sourcing operations
• Contribute to cross-functional procurement initiatives and promote continuous improvement and digital transformation

Your Profile:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in IT services, vendor management, or IT contract management
• Proven track record in category management, stakeholder engagement, and complex negotiations
• Strong project management skills and ability to drive initiatives independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Solid understanding of IT and digital trends; a digital mindset is an advantage
• Familiarity with shared services procurement models is a plus
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus