IT Sourcing & Purchasing Manager

About the role

Amadeus is looking for an IT Sourcing & Purchasing Manager to join its Global Corporate Purchasing Department in Madrid. You will orchestrate the end-to-end sourcing-to-purchase journey, partnering with technology and product leaders to build long-term sourcing strategies that align technology and business priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary procurement contact throughout the sourcing lifecycle, engaging business early and clearly.
• Translate technology and stakeholder roadmaps into actionable sourcing plans.
• Lead strategic sourcing, including proposal management, supplier evaluation, negotiations and contracting.
• Work with Finance, Legal, Security and Risk to ensure compliant outcomes.
• Foster supplier performance and value improvement through relationship building.
• Support public and hybrid cloud sourcing strategies and stay ahead of regulatory and technological change.
• Use data automation and AI to improve spend analysis, supplier intelligence and benchmarking.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology or a related field (a Master's or professional procurement qualification is valued).
• Experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing, product ownership, architecture, project or service management.
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Spend analytics and contract lifecycle tools.
• Practical understanding of AI and its commercial implications and risks.

What we offer

• A global company with a hybrid working model.
• Ongoing learning through on-the-job training, formal programmes and daily interaction with colleagues.
• A caring, diverse and inclusive environment.