Buyer - IT Services Ref. No: 6730

Lufthansa Global Business Services (LGBS) operates as an international organization with a worldwide delivery structure providing business services in the areas of Finance, HR, Revenue Accounting, Management Reporting and Procurement for entire Lufthansa Group.

Krakow Center is the main hub for the delivery organization including also central functions for the group companies covering both standard as well as customized processes for airline business. Besides operations, Krakow Center has also teams specialized in Process Management, Migration Support, Knowledge Management and Continuous Improvement.

Requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or a similar discipline
• Min. 2 years of professional experience in IT procurement / procurement related function
• Very good knowledge on IT contracts, terms and regulations, legal aspects etc.
• Good IT knowledge and overview about current IT technologies
• Fluent English skills
• Good German skills
• Very good communication and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 30%)

Responsibilities:

As a Buyer - IT Services you will lead tactical procurement activities for various types of IT services (software, hardware, consulting, maintenance, application operation and standard licenses) for single or multiple business units within the group.

Tasks:

• Planning and executing typical procurement / sourcing activities for companies within the group
• Negotiations with international vendors
• Management of worldwide tender processes
• Analyze and compare competing proposals, prepare vendor selection decisions
• Redline and finalize contracts in cooperation with legal department
• Demand analysis with business and / or IT departments

Benefits:

• The opportunity to develop your skills by working in a multi - national / multi - cultural team
• Friendly and supportive company culture
• Challenging work in an international environment under highest standards
• Professional training package for your future assignments
• Attractive career development opportunities
• Language skills development opportunities
• Permanent work contract and stable employment
• Flexible working time, enabling to enjoy your personal lifestyle