IS Sourcing Regional Category Specialist Europe

Location: Cracow (Hybrid)

To strengthen our Global IS Sourcing Team, we are seeking experienced professionals for the role of IS Sourcing Regional Category Specialist, supporting the Europe Region.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic, globally distributed team delivering Local Country, Distinct, and Common indirect IS Sourcing support across Europe to Companies Business Areas: Electrification (EL), Motion (MO), and Process Automation (PA).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end IS Sourcing activities for assigned requests, ensuring alignment with business needs and sourcing policies.
• Define and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies across multiple IS categories: (IT Services, Software & SaaS, Infrastructure & Hardware, Telecommunications and Print Services).
• Manage sourcing events from requirement gathering through to contract finalization.
• Lead commercial and legal negotiations for IS sourcing contracts typically ranging from $25K to $500K.
• Execute RFQs/RFPs and negotiate contracts up to $2M.
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation for allocated contracts.
• Facilitate contract lifecycle activities including change requests, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and metadata in the contract management system.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (Legal, Tax, Security, Data Protection, Finance, AI).
• Lead meetings and negotiations with companies stakeholders & vendors.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IS Sourcing, Procurement.
• Proven track record in commercial and legal negotiations, especially with large IT suppliers.
• Strong understanding of contracting processes and IT sourcing categories.
• Experience working within European markets is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, decision‑making ability, and strategic mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in a dynamic, changing environment.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Supply Chain and Purchasing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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