Global Procurement - Senior Category Buyer for Data Center, Client Hardware & Security

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

Where you belong

The GPO - IT Hardware & Security team, part of the Global Procurement Organization, excels in business partnering with both internal and external stakeholders. This category is responsible for defining and executing global sourcing strategies in close collaboration with business owners, corporate legal, finance, and controlling, as well as managing suppliers worldwide. The team encompasses subcategories such as Compute, Storage, Supply-Chain, Cyber- and Physical Security, and End-User Equipment. We are seeking a Strategic Senior Buyer with integrity, respect, and accountability. This individual will report to the Head of Procurement, IT Hardware & Security and will provide support to team.

About the role

As a senior category buyer within IT Hardware & Security Procurement, you will operate with global scope, leading high complexity sourcing initiatives & procurement projects and shaping supplier strategies across special projects in IT Hardware & Security. You will play a key part in strengthening procurement’s strategic contribution to the business while ensuring compliance, transparency, and sustainable value delivery.

What you’ll do

• Lead global, high-complexity procurement initiatives & projects across IT Hardware & Security Spend.
• Design and execute sourcing and supplier strategies balancing value, quality, innovation, and risk.
• Run high-value RFX processes and negotiations, including complex commercial and contractual terms.
• Actively manage strategic suppliers, supported by market intelligence and benchmarking.
• Partner closely with (senior) business stakeholders, providing procurement insight and advisory support.
• Ensure compliance across the Source-to-Pay process and applicable procurement policies.
• Where applicable, contribute to internal and external knowledge exchange.

What you bring

Required experience & qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant procurement experience, ideally within IT procurement, indirect spend, or IT Services.
• Deep Experience running RFX processes, negotiations, and contract management.
• Fluency in English verbally & written.
• University degree in business, economics, engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
  
  

Skills that support success

• Advanced stakeholder collaboration and clear communication skills.
• Structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Deep understanding of supplier markets and value-drivers within IT category.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments.
• Ability to apply AI technologies in your daily work, i.e.. generative AI and AI-driven decision making.
• Learning agility and comfort navigating change.
• Procurement or supply-chain certification (or equivalent experience).
• Structured decision-making in complex, global environments.
  
  

At SAP, we appreciate

• A balanced work environment that supports both career growth and personal well-being.
• Diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
• A collaborative spirit that drives innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  

Join our team and contribute to our exciting journey towards becoming a truly agile and strategic procurement organization. We welcome all candidates who bring a unique perspective and a drive to excel.

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.

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
SAP’s 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 world.

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Requisition ID: 448648 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid