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IT Sourcing & Purchasing Manager

Want to orchestrate the entire Sourcing ‑to‑Purchase journey, building transparency and collaboration across teams, suppliers, and systems?

Whether your background is in Product Ownership, Project Management, Architecture, or Service and Supplier Management - your expertise can thrive and make an impact here!

You will be part of the Global Corporate Purchasing Department

In this role, you'll

• Partner with technology and product leaders to design long-term sourcing strategies that align technology and business priorities.
• Serve as a primary procurement contact throughout the sourcing lifecycle, ensuring early business engagement and clear communication.
• Translate technology and stakeholder roadmaps into actionable sourcing plans.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including proposal management, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contracting, with transparency and respect.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Security, and Risk teams to achieve compliant and effective outcomes.
• Foster supplier performance and continual value improvement through relationship‑building and innovation.
• Contribute to Amadeus' technology transformation by supporting public and hybrid cloud sourcing strategies.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes, developments in cloud, AI and other emerging technologies, translating changes in market dynamics into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Leverage data automation and AI to improve spend analysis, supplier intelligence, benchmarking, process efficiency across the purchasing lifecycle.
• Promote best practices, inclusive collaboration, and ethical procurement decisions across all functions.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field (Master's or professional procurement qualification valued).
• Experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing, product ownership, architecture, project or service management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, spend analytics, and contract lifecycle tools.
• Strong curiosity and practical understanding of AI and its commercial implications and risks.
• Fluency in English (knowledge of additional languages is an advantage).
• Demonstrated ability to align diverse stakeholders and influence through cooperation.
• Curiosity for technology trends and commitment to continuous learning.

What we can offer you

A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.

A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

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