IT Procurement as a Key Position

About the job

To support the next steps of the company transformation, we are looking for an IT Procurement Manager in the Management Services business unit. You will take on a key position in the further development of our IT landscape. You ensure that we have the right technologies, services, and partners on board – economically, compliant, and future-oriented. You work closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and external partners and contribute directly to the stability and modernization of IT systems.

Are you ready for a new challenge in an established company?

What you will achieve

Strategic responsibility

• Development and implementation of the IT procurement strategy considering the requirements of the public sector
• Analysis of market trends, technologies, and supplier landscapes
• Participation in maintaining a powerful and trustworthy supplier portfolio
• Technical and disciplinary leadership of the IT procurement team

Operational procurement

• Planning and execution of tenders, offer comparisons, and contract negotiations
• Ensuring cost optimization, quality, security, and regulatory compliance
• Procurement of software, hardware, cloud services, and IT services

Contract management

• Close cooperation with supplier management to develop and maintain integrated contract and supplier management
• Contract design and review in collaboration with Legal (including SLA, data protection, license models)
• Active risk and dependency management along the IT value chain

Interface management

• Close cooperation with IT architecture, security, finance, and other internal stakeholders
• Advising departments on strategic and operational procurement decisions
• Support in budget planning, forecasting, and lifecycle management

Why you will succeed

For this exciting role, we are looking for committed and dynamic individuals with the following desired profile:

• Several years of experience in IT purchasing, vendor management, or strategic procurement
• Several years of leadership experience as well as pronounced leadership and communication skills
• Very good understanding of IT infrastructures, software solutions, cloud models, and licensing structures
• Experience dealing with regulated environments or public institutions is an advantage
• Negotiation strength, analytical thinking, and structured working style
• High personal responsibility, team orientation, and hands-on mentality
• Languages: Very good German skills are mandatory; French or English at a good level is an advantage

We offer

• Short decision-making paths, a lot of personal responsibility, and a pragmatic working style
• An open corporate culture where the best idea counts – not the hierarchy
• A hands-on working environment with high professionalism and strong team spirit
• Flexible working time models, home office options, and modern office spaces in a central location in St. Gallen

Become part of our team

Are you ready for a new challenge with a workplace near St. Gallen main station? If yes, we look forward to receiving your application documents.

Application process

01Send us your documentsYour skills match our requirements? Then send us your complete dossier via the application form or by email.

02We contact youWe review your documents and either we or our external personnel service provider will contact you for an initial exchange.

03We deepen our acquaintanceAt two meetings at IGS, we check if we are a good fit. And if you like, you can also complete a trial day with us.

04The decision is madeAfterwards, you and our respective recruitment team decide individually whether we want to go a common way and conclude a contract. This is the actual starting signal!

Questions & answers

Optimal for us are your complete CV, all work references and certificates of education and training as well as diplomas. Please write two to three sentences explaining why you are interested in this job.

We look forward to receiving an email with your documents as a PDF. Or even better: use the application form on our website where you can upload your documents directly as a PDF.

Within three working days, you will receive an acknowledgment of receipt from us. Depending on the status of the recruitment process and any (holiday) absences, it may take up to two weeks before you receive a response regarding the next steps.

Spontaneous applications are welcome. We are happy to check whether you fit our profiles and whether we have a corresponding vacancy in the near future.

However, depending on the profile, it may take some time before we come to a conclusive answer. We therefore ask for your patience.

Yes, gladly. We also welcome (unsolicited) applications from career starters or students who are, for example, looking for holiday jobs or employment as working students.

We currently work with selected recruitment agencies under corresponding contractual agreements. Therefore, we ask you not to submit dossiers without prior consultation. Thank you for your understanding.

What you can count on

Not only do you have something to offer, but so do we. The satisfaction of our employees is important to us. The following benefits await you with us.

Flexible working hours

Modern working environment, standing desk

Home office possible

Central workplace near main station

Generous opportunities for further training

40-hour week, 5–6 weeks vacation

Business iPhone with CH flat rate

Private accident insurance

Contribution to childcare costs