Job Description
Kloeckner & Co is one of the world's largest producer-independent steel and metal distributors and one of the leading steel service companies. With a distribution and service network of around 120 locations, primarily in North America and the DACH region, Kloeckner & Co serves over 60,000 customers. The Group currently employs around 6,400 people. With the expansion of its portfolio of CO2-reduced materials, services and logistics under the new umbrella brand Nexigen®, the company is emphasizing its role as a pioneer of a sustainable steel industry. At the same time, as a pioneer of digital transformation in the steel industry, Kloeckner & Co has set itself the goal of digitizing and largely automating its supply and service chain. The company aims to become the leading one-stop store for steel, other materials, equipment and processing services in Europe and America. In our digital hub kloeckner.i GmbH, we bundle all projects geared towards this under one roof. With currently 150 employees, we work as a hybrid at the Berlin and Düsseldorf sites.
The (Junior) IT Provider- & Strategic Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement of IT services, solutions, and products. This role will support strategic purchasing initiatives and foster strong relationships with IT providers, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives while driving cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
Your Role
- Conduct market research to identify cost-effective and suitable vendors for IT solutions
- Prepare and issue RFPs (Requests for Proposals), RFQs (Requests for Quotations), and manage the tendering process
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors, ensuring value for money and compliance with company policies
- Assist in creating and implementing strategic purchasing guidelines that align with the companies` IT needs and goals
- Support in identifying and evaluating potential IT service providers
- Help maintain relationships with current IT suppliers, ensuring they meet performance standards
- Work closely with internal teams to understand their IT needs and purchasing requirements
- Manage ongoing contract renewals, amendments, and terminations, as well as administrative tasks related to IT purchasing such as filing, organizing contracts, and coordinating meetings with vendors
- Continuously evaluate and improve IT purchasing processes for efficiency, transparency, and alignment with strategic goals
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively in a global, multi-cultural environment
- Attention to detail, proactive, and able to work independently
- Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
- Knowledge of procurement processes
- 2+ years experience in IT contract management and negotiations
- Professional German and English language skills
- Receive a competitive compensation package and great benefits such as a discounted Urban Sports membership, subsidy to Deutschland ticket, attractive offers in the Klöckner Corporate Benefits advantage portal, etc.
- Work in an international, dynamic, and diverse team with a strong team spirit and a hands-on mentality that is digitalizing a traditional industry
- Benefit from a wide range of individual training, courses, and coaching for optimal personal development and enhance your language skills in our German and English courses
- Work in a modern, hybrid environment and tailor your working hours (full-time = 38.5 hours) flexibly with flextime
- Enjoy 30 days of well-deserved vacation, accompanied by additional contractual money
- Meet your colleagues in a modern office in Düsseldorf (close to the airport) or Berlin