Procurement Manager - IT

TUI Group is the world’s number one integrated tourism business. Join our dynamic Group Procurement team at TUI, where we lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services across all divisions. We’re a small, agile team dedicated to driving value through excellent procurement practices on exciting projects that shape the future of our business.

We never stop looking ahead, seeking new ways to delight our customers and grow our business. We recognise the power of digital and the massive contribution this brings to creating a truly unique and differentiated customer experience.

As an IT Senior Buyer, you’ll report to the Head of IT Procurement and own an assigned procurement category (to be defined). You’ll operate independently, drive change, and thrive in a transformative environment. Your role involves understanding business priorities, building stakeholder relationships, shaping category strategies, and leading IT procurement activities to maximize value for our business.

Closing date for application is Friday 24th January  

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, bonus opportunity, exclusive travel perks & discounts, extensive health & wellbeing support, and more.
• Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance and offer hybrid or remote working models.
• A career to shape: Opportunities to upskill, reskill and grow your career. Access the TUI Tech Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
• Expand your horizons: Participate in our tech communities and collaborate on global projects and teams.
• Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation and the Sustainable Tech Community. 

ABOUT THE JOB

• Category Strategy: Define priorities, build, and implement strategies for your assigned IT procurement areas.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, understand existing supply relationships and spend, and provide guidance on improving procurement value.
• Commercial Excellence: Utilize your commercial acumen and negotiation skills to secure the best terms and conditions with our suppliers, driving significant value for TUI Group.
• Sourcing & Contracts: Run sourcing events (RFP, RFI, RFQ), negotiate, draft, and review contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Supplier Management: Manage relationships with key suppliers, ensuring future-proof and optimized supply relationships.
• Diverse, Sustainable, Ethical Sourcing: Champion DSE for our business and our vendor community.
• Audit & Compliance: Manage the procurement process to meet audit and compliance requirements.
• Internal Collaboration: Coordinate with other category managers and obtain strategy approval from the Head of IT Procurement.
• Communication: Ensure clear communication of strategies, procurement updates, and contract information.
• Data Management: Upload all IT contracts to the Contracts Database and Procurement Catalogue.

ABOUT YOU 

• Experience: 5+ years in Strategic Procurement, including IT procurement.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and sourcing activities under pressure.
• Experience with eSourcing systems and outsourcing methodologies
• Independent decision-making and escalation skills.
• Ability to work with uncertainty and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Ability to provide briefs, updates, and reports for senior management.
• Understanding of cultural differences and ability to cultivate win/win solutions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new processes and quick changes.
• Willingness to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice.

From a workplace to a place to belong.  At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know.