IT Buyer (m/f/d) - German-speaking - Hybrid - Cologne

Empower businesses to succeed! Sastrify safeguards your digital supply chain with state of the art software management. Our AI-powered platform eliminates Shadow IT, automatically assesses vendor risk, and provides required documentation and monitoring along compliance frameworks like NIS2, ISO and DORA. We support IT leaders in measuring and managing secure AI adoption within their organizations.

Launched in 2020 and backed by leading venture capital investors like FirstMark (also supported Airbnb, Shopify, and Pinterest), we already serve hundreds of clients globally (such as TeamViewer, sennder or On).

Joining Sastrify means being part of a fast-paced, forward-thinking team where your work will make a real difference.

As an IT Buyer at Sastrify, you will be the engine behind our customers' SaaS procurement operations. Your mission is tactical execution: managing the end-to-end purchasing lifecycle, ensuring no renewals are missed, and securing the best possible terms for our customers through active negotiation and market benchmarking. You will turn procurement requests into successful contracts, acting as the link between customers and vendors.

Sastrify recently achieved a significant milestone by securing a Series B funding round of $32 million. With a passion for excellence and a focus on continuous improvement, working at Sastrify is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards making our product even better.

Join us on our new adventure to reshape the software-as-a-service industry!

We are looking for a passionate SaaS procurement professional (m/f/d) with expertise in the EU vendor landscape and a strong commercial mindset who can not only deliver commercial improvements, but also identify and maximize embedded value and strategic alignment within our customers' software portfolios.

You’ll be working closely with Hani Mattar, our Head of Procurement.

What you’ll do as our IT Buyer (m/f/d)

• Take full ownership of the daily Intake-to-Procure process, managing a high volume of procurement tickets and ensuring timely execution of SaaS purchases and renewals.
• Lead negotiations with SaaS vendors to optimize pricing and contract terms, utilizing Sastrify’s extensive benchmarking database and negotiation playbooks.
• Collaborate closely with Tool Owners to prioritize upcoming renewals and new software requests, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conduct research on SaaS tools to provide customers with market insights and pricing comparisons that support their purchasing decisions.
• Build and maintain functional relationships with vendor sales teams to streamline the communication and approval process for our customers.
• Act as a knowledge leader within the Sastrify Procurement team, rigorously documenting and sharing advanced SaaS knowledge internally and externally, including developing best practice playbooks and deep-dive vendor intelligence.

Requirements

• You have a university degree in Business, Economics, IT, or a related field.
• You bring 2+ years of professional experience in procurement, buying, or a commercial role (ideally within the IT or SaaS industry)
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being hands on, managing multiple tasks simultaneously without losing sight of the details.
• You have a solid foundation in commercial negotiations and feel comfortable discussing contract terms with vendors to achieve the best outcomes.
• You are comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and procurement tools to track savings and manage renewal pipelines.
• Outstanding professional proficiency in English is essential; proficiency in German or other major European languages is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced international scale-up environment.
• Comfortable working in hybrid setup, working 1-2 days per week from our office in Cologne, otherwise remotely from home.

Benefits

• Build strong technical and market expertise in the high-growing SaaS market.
• Full responsibility from day one.
• Work with our amazing international team (we have Sastronauts from 15+ different nationalities).
• 30 days of vacation.
• Flexible working hours.
• Learning budget.
• State-of-the-art equipment and equipment budget.
• In-person Gatherings.
• Mental health support.

Application Process

• Interview with Talent Acquisition Manager
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Case Study Interview
• Interview with one of our Founders
• Reference Check
  

The talent Acquisition Manager for this role is Frieda Möcker. Feel free to reach out to her with any questions!

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Sastrify is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment. We want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.