Sourcing Manager

emagine is looking for a sourcing client for our amazing client in automotive industry. Scope: 100% - 4 days/week on site + 1 remote day Duration: 6 months to begin with Availability: ASAP Assignment Overview We are looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to develop and drive strategic sourcing activities within IT Procurement. The role involves working closely with IT and business stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing strategies, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and commercial agreements. The position requires strong commercial expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex sourcing situations. Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT sourcing activities, from early demand assessment to final commercial agreements.
• Develop category strategies balancing Technology, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability.
• Drive RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and sourcing board recommendations for complex IT cases.
• Develop and negotiate complex commercial models, including service-based agreements, transformation contracts, indexation, consumption models, lifecycle costs, and risk-sharing structures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and group counterparts.
• Analyze supplier markets, technology developments, and commercial trends to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Identify opportunities for procurement improvements, standardization, and cross-organizational synergies.
• Prepare and present recommendations and decision material to senior stakeholders and decision-making forums.
• Adapt sourcing strategies and priorities in response to changing business needs and market conditions.

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or a related commercial role.
• Experience within IT Procurement or technology-driven sourcing categories.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven commercial and legal negotiation experience involving complex contracts, service models, and total-cost business cases.
• Experience preparing and presenting recommendations and decision material to senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of commercial sourcing processes and supplier relationships.

Nice To Have

• SAP/S4Hana, Maximo (IBM), MS Power BI, and MS Copilot are an advantage.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field.

Personal / Soft Skills

• Strategic and commercially oriented mindset.
• Structured and analytical problem-solving approach.
• Proactive, persistent, and solution-oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable in complex and changing environments.
• Collaborative, with high integrity and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Genuine interest in IT, technology development, and supplier ecosystems.

Other Specifications

• Sourcing scope: Final IT segment responsibility will be determined based on the candidate's experience, strengths, and business needs.
• Stakeholders: IT and business functions across the organization and group entities.
• Role focus: Strategic IT sourcing, supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and procurement development.