European IT Category Manager Software (m/f/d) [F]

Abteilung: Region DACH      Gehaltsgruppe: G5 / AT

Ihre Aufgaben

• Development and execution of a European category strategy for Software, SaaS, Cloud, and Digital Solutions
• Management of strategic sourcing initiatives and RFx processes across the PHOENIX Group
• Leading complex commercial negotiations with global software vendors and cloud providers
• Identification of cost optimization opportunities, demand consolidation potential, and supplier rationalization initiatives
• Market intelligence and benchmarking of software vendors, licensing models, emerging technologies, and industry trends
• Close collaboration with IT Architecture, Cyber Security, Digital, Finance, Data Protection, and Legal teams
• Development and implementation of negotiation strategies for strategic vendors such as Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Adobe, ServiceNow and other key software providers
• Contract lifecycle support, including commercial risk management, renewals, audits, compliance, and governance activities
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within software procurement and supplier management processes
• Acting as the company's subject matter expert for software procurement and licensing topics

Ihr Profil

• University degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Business Informatics, Procurement, or a comparable qualification
• Extensive professional experience in Software Procurement, IT Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Software Asset Management
• Deep expertise in software licensing models including SaaS, Subscription, Enterprise Agreements, Consumption-Based Models, Cloud Services, and Hybrid Licensing Structures
• Proven track record in negotiating complex multi-million Euro software and cloud agreements on an international level
• Strong understanding of software vendor ecosystems and market dynamics
• Experience with software compliance, licensing metrics, software audits, and commercial governance
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across senior business and IT leadership levels
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with commercial acumen
• High degree of autonomy, personal ownership, and execution strength
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills
• Experience with Source-to-Pay platforms and strategic procurement tools
• Fluent English skills; German language skills are an advantage

Please apply online including your salary expectation and your earliest possible starting date. Your contact person is Mr. Florian Thome. We are looking forward to your application!

Ausgeschrieben am: 31.08.2026   -   Einzuziehen am: 14.09.2026