Corporate Procurement seeks a strategic leader to enhance IT procurement. Join us to drive innovation in SaaS solutions, IT Infrastructure and IT hardware and cybersecurity, supporting a resilient IT landscape in the dynamic energy sector. If you're proactive, organized, and security-focused, we look forward to meeting you!

What you will do:

• Lead a team of IT Strategic Procurement Managers
• Determine and implement the IT Category Strategy for the Axpo Group
• Drive strategic sourcing and contract management for IT solutions and cybersecurity.
• Build and maintain a robust IT supplier portfolio emphasizing compliance and innovation.
• Implement Category Management processes focusing on risk mitigation and security.
• Optimize IT spend, balancing cost efficiency with compliance needs.
• Lead complex negotiations for cloud, cybersecurity and IT hardware and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to align procurement with corporate strategies.

What you bring & who you are:

• University degree in Business Administration, IT, or related fields; procurement expertise is a plus.
• People leadership skills
• Proven IT contract management experience, especially in SaaS, IT Hardware and Infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Understanding of consumption-based IT environments and sector regulations like GDPR.
• Skilled in vendor management, licensing and SLA negotiation.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and regulatory trends in the energy sector is advantageous.

About the team:

Join a vibrant, interdisciplinary team of Category Managers under the Head of Category Management. Work closely with Group IT, cybersecurity, and procurement colleagues across divisions to shape a resilient IT landscape. Enjoy an international, collaborative environment driving innovation in IT procurement for the energy sector.