BCD - Specialist IT Vendor Management (m/f/d)

In the coatings sector, we offer far more than just paints and coatings. Our approach is to focus on our customers' needs and always think one step ahead. Our motto, "We always go beyond the surface," illustrates that we are not only focused on the products themselves but also on the reasons why we develop them. We are interested in creating innovative solutions that drive future growth and meet market demands. With our in-depth knowledge and experience, we work to offer customized coatings solutions that create real added value and build strong partnerships.

In our Digital Delivery team, which is part of our Digitalization & IT organization, we are looking for a Specialist IT Vendor Management. We are setting this up as a new function in our business, focusing on providing the right capabilities to our business partners and optimizing our supplier portfolio.

• As Specialist IT Vendor Management, you play a key role in designing the foundational processes, tools, and governance mechanisms.
• Therefore, you design and implement core vendor management structures, including central contract and vendor registers, lifecycle governance and renewal tracking and SLA obligations.
• You act as primary expert for vendor contract structures and legal interface, preparing vendor dossiers for strategic renewals, terminations, as well as transitions and defining frameworks for risk assessment, audit rights, and compliance obligations.
• Furthermore, you support cost-benefit evaluations and strategic vendor decisions (e.g. consolidation, rationalization, or make-or-buy).
• You collaborate with the procurement, IT, controlling, and legal department to align vendor processes.
• Last but not least, you contribute your expertise in a collaborative, non-hierarchical team working with three colleagues who bring strong digital backgrounds and focus on relationship/process orchestration as well as performance/automation.

• completed university degree in business administration, IT management, law or a related field
• at least three years of experience in IT vendor management, contract lifecycle management, sourcing, or related functions
• familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, On-Prem, subscription, perpetual), data protection clauses, and standard IT contract terms
• proven ability to structure vendor governance and advise across teams (IT, legal, procurement, finance)
• excellent organizational skills and a pragmatic, hands-on approach
• strong written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a plus

• We offer an attractive salary with lucrative individual benefits such as a performance-related bonus or a share program. Company-financed supplementary long-term care insurance, accident insurance under certain conditions and an attractive pension scheme provide comprehensive cover.
• At our location in Münster, we have our own "Freizeit" fitness studio with an attached physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, a company restaurant "Auszeit" including a café bar, a bilingual company daycare center 'LackiKids' and a vacation program "LackiKids on Tour".
• We have 30 vacation days/year (full-time), additional time off options and a 37.5-hour week.
• We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development.
• This position can be filled in Münster, Frankfurt or Shanghai.

• Romy Marie Gruendel (Talent Acquisition) Tel.: -56730 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You can book an .
• You can also reach our recruiting team
• First information about our application process can be found here: .

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