Procurement Strategist

About Ion Group
We are a visionary innovator, providing trading and workflow automation solutions, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, financial institutions, central banks, and governments. Our solutions empower businesses and individuals worldwide to achieve more efficiently. We're seeking an experienced Procurement Strategist to join our team in Assago, Italy.

Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating IT contracts, managing procurement processes, and reducing IT spend. This is a permanent employment opportunity with a competitive estimated salary of €80,000 - €100,000 per annum, depending on experience. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans and improve procurement processes and tools. If you have a Master's degree in economics or engineering, 5+ years of procurement experience in the IT industry, and excellent analytical skills, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate IT contracts and framework agreements
• Manage procurement data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting
• Draft and execute strategic sourcing plans
• Reduce IT spend through effective negotiation and process improvement

Requirements:

• Masters degree in economics or engineering (with honors)
• Minimum 5 years of qualified experience in procurement within the IT industry
• Ability to focus on data-driven decision making
• Strong analytical and data analysis capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• C1 level English language proficiency

What We Offer:
A permanent employment contract, competitive salary, and the opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry.

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