(Senior) Category Buyer Software

<p><strong><span>We help the world run better</span></strong><span><br/>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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p><span><strong><br/>YOUR </strong><strong>FUTURE ROLE</strong> <strong><br/><br/></strong></span></p> <p><span>We are seeking a dedicated <strong>(Senior) Category Buyer Software</strong> to join our Software Category Team, which is part of the Global Procurement Organization.  </span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span><strong>Wide-Ranging Responsibilities:</strong> Your role will involve procuring various types of software, including client, server, network, infrastructure, cloud/SaaS, and others.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Business Value Enabler:</strong> You will act as a trusted business value enabler for all SAP business areas, representing the software category within SAP’s global procurement organization.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Contract Management &amp; Supplier Collaboration:</strong> You will negotiate and manage large-scale contracts while working closely with our valued suppliers and overseeing contract management for your cases.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Supplier Management &amp; Strategy:</strong> In close alignment with the Category Manager, you will drive supplier management, procurement strategies, and strategic sourcing initiatives.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Innovation &amp; Optimization:</strong> You will seek opportunities for improvement, innovation, and cost savings by conducting market analyses and benchmarking to gain market insights and negotiation advantages. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>YOUR PROFILE <br/> <br/></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span><strong>Stakeholder Management &amp; Negotiation Skills:</strong> You are highly motivated and bring strong stakeholder management skills along with excellent negotiation expertise. You excel at setting clear priorities and managing diverse demands in an international, virtual environment.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Team Player with Communication Strengths:</strong> Collaboration is key for you – you demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and foster team success through outstanding communication.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Experience &amp; Expertise:</strong> You have more than three years of experience in strategic sourcing with a focus on the software industry. Knowledge of common licensing metrics and the ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into actionable sourcing activities are advantageous.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Language Skills:</strong> Fluency in English is required for this role. <br/><br/></span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM <br/><br/></strong></span></p> <p><span>The <strong>Software Procurement Team</strong> is an integral part of SAP’s Global Procurement Organization, driving the definition and execution of global procurement strategies. In close collaboration with business stakeholders, the legal department, finance, and controlling, we develop innovative approaches to supplier management and strategic sourcing.</span></p> <p><span>In your day-to-day role, you will work closely with the <strong>Category Manager Software</strong> and our <strong>Software Category Team</strong> based in Prague. You’ll join a highly motivated, dynamic, and collaborative team that prioritizes <strong>teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement</strong>.   <br/></span><br/><br/><span><strong>What you can expect</strong> is professional onboarding, exciting career progression, a diverse work environment providing growth opportunities, learning &amp; 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.  <br/><br/></span><br/><span><strong>BENEFITS<br/><br/></strong>Yearly bonuses, sick days paid, and sick leaves fully refunded, 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.    <br/></span></p><p> </p> <p><strong><span>Bring out your best</span></strong><span><br/>SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work to