Quantum Systems
Technology
CategoryManager–IT,Software,AI&DigitalPlatforms(m/f/d)
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“Category Manager – IT, Software, AI & Digital Platforms (m/f/d) at Quantum Systems. Skills: Software procurement, Digital technologies, AI procurement, Category management. Develop category strategies. Execute category strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Achievement of cost efficiency; Achievement of budget targets; Constant improvement; Supplier performance; Supplier reliability; Successful make-or-buy decisions; Strength of technology ecosystem; Scalability of technology ecosystem; Reduction of supplier risks; Reduction of technology risks; Maintained operational flexibility; Enabling contribution to speed; Enabling contribution to success
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Strategic sourcing experience, Procurement experience, Vendor management experience, Negotiating complex contracts, 3 - 7 years experience, Degree in IT, SW, Computer Science, Digital Technologies, Business, or comparable, Ability to work with technical stakeholders, Structured, ownership-driven mindset, Negotiation skills, Excellent communication skills in English
Nice to Have
German language skills
What You'll Do.
Develop category strategies
Execute category strategies
Shape technology partner ecosystem
Manage technology partner ecosystem
Build technology ecosystem
Evolve technology ecosystem
Drive make-or-buy decisions
Identify innovative partners
Identify innovative solutions
Ensure cost efficiency
Contribute to cross-functional team
Partner with Engineering
Partner with Cybersecurity
Provide license procurement
Provide value capturing
Manage supplier performance
Manage commercial escalations
Drive continuous improvement
Maintain competitive supply base
Ensure procurement compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional team; Engineering; Product; IT; Cybersecurity; Legal
Communication Scope
English communication
Full Job Description
#### About the role: As Strategic Buyer Software, AI & Digital Technologies, you will play a key role in shaping the technology ecosystem behind Quantum Systems’ next-generation autonomous systems. You will build and manage strategic partnerships across software, AI, cloud and digital technologies, while influencing make-or-buy decisions and sourcing strategies that support our rapid growth. Working closely with Engineering, Product, and IT, you will ensure access to the right technologies, partners, and commercial models required to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. This role combines strategic procurement with emerging technologies, offering a high degree of ownership, short decision paths, and direct impact on product development within one of Europe’s fastest-growing deep-tech companies. #### What is your Day to Day Mission: * Develop and execute category strategies for software and digital technologies aligned with Quantum Systems’ business objectives, technology roadmap, and growth ambitions. * Shape and manage a strategic technology partner ecosystem that accelerates innovation, supports scale-up, and strengthens Quantum Systems’ technology capabilities. * Build and evolve a strategic ecosystem for software and digital technologies through driving make-or-buy decisions, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships that enable innovation, scalability, and business growth. * Continuously strengthen the technology ecosystem by identifying innovative partners and solutions while ensuring scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency across the supply base. * Contribute as part of a cross-functional team, partnering with Engineering, Product, IT, Cybersecurity, and Legal to provide efficient and cost optimized (license) procurement and advanced value capturing. * Manage supplier performance, commercial escalations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain a high-performing, reliable, and constant competitiv
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