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SAP Category Buyer Software in Prague 5, Czech Republic

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choosefrom.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is in the midst of ongoing transformation that will change the dynamic of how GPO engages with its stakeholders. This transformation is necessary to keep up with the fast-changing environment, develop into a digital organization, meet the Boards ambitious growth plans, and support SAPs strategy.

ABOUT THE GPO CATEGORY

The IT Solutions Category Team is part of the Global Procurement Organization and provides excellent business partnering to our internal and external stakeholders. The category is responsible for the definition and execution of global sourcing strategies in close collaboration with business owners, corporate legal, finance and controlling, as well as for sourcing and supplier management across the globe. The IT Solutions Category includes categories such as Communication & Collaboration, Client Services & Equipment, Software, Security, Network connectivity and Network Infrastructure.

Software category encompasses the global procurement responsibility concentrating on End User Software and Server Software, on prem as well as Cloud Software for internal usage. To support SAPs pursuit to enable employees with all the software which is needed for their work and its efforts to define the future software eco-system, it is one of the most critical areas to secure SAPs growth.

For our Software Category Team, we are searching for new junior member in the Procurement field.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

  • Act as consultant, coordinator of purchase and trusted business value enabler for key stakeholders.

  • Manage internal team requests and support senior team members.

  • Understand and determine business requirements, create a strategies for your cases and execute them within negotiations.

  • Implement, execute, further develop and maintain strategic sub-category plan.

  • Seek continuously opportunities for improvements, innovations, and savings.

  • Focus on business needs / values and relationship management of internal and external key stakeholders according to stakeholder matrix.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • University degree preferably in Business Administration, Information Technology or a related field.

  • Background in Procurement.

  • Knowledge of Software environment e.g. Client/Server software or Cloud / SaaS related areas with an understanding of common license metrics.

  • Open-minded and willing to drive and embrace change.

  • Fluent English (spoken, written), German is a plus.

  • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, strong focus on teamwork, can-do attitude.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 2 years experience in software procurement within a multinational business.

  • Ability to collaborate and to crystalize business requirements and to translate them into actionable procurement activity.

  • Ability to establish clear priorities and effectively manage multiple demands.

What you can expect is professional onboarding, exciting career progression, a diverse work environment providing growth opportunities, learning & development possibilities, and an international business network for you to leverage. Interesting non-work related activities (volunteering, charity, sport events,..).

This role is based at the ultra-modern Metronom office building directly above the Nove Butovice metro station. The location encompasses SAP's vision for the perfect work-life balance by featuring uniquely decorated relaxation rooms, parents' and kids' room.

BENEFITS

Yearly bonuses, sick days paid and sick leaves fully refunded, flexible start/end of working hours, contributions to the pension/life insurance, meal vouchers, holidays 5 weeks, educational courses, coaching and mentoring opportunities, free massage, cafeteria plan, free fitness studio, generous shares program, etc.

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Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves.At SAP,you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAPs culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone regardless of background feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy (https://one.int.sap/me@sap/jobs_at_sap#17498858-1050-415e-8d82-21f91655666b_96fc) . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 399868 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

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