IT Buyer (m/f/d) - Remote (Germany)
Empower businesses to succeed! Sastrify is building the future of software management. Our AI-powered platform helps IT, Procurement, and Finance teams discover, acquire, and optimize their software landscape.
Launched in 2020 and backed by leading venture capital investors like FirstMark (who also supported Airbnb, Shopify, and Pinterest), we already serve hundreds of clients globally, including forward-thinking tech leaders such as TeamViewer, sennder, Babbel, and 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. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the tech stacks of some of the most innovative companies in the world.
While traditional procurement roles often limit you to a single company’s tech stack, Sastrify offers a steep learning curve across the entire SaaS industry. In this role, you will gain deep exposure to hundreds of diverse software portfolios and vendor landscapes. It is an exceptional opportunity to rapidly broaden your procurement expertise and negotiation skills in a way that few other positions can offer.
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 vital link between customers and vendors.
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 requests for our forward thinking, tech-heavy client base 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.
- Partner closely with Tool Owners at our customer companies 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 for various high-growth clients 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.
- Fluency in both German and English is essential. Proficiency in other major European languages is a distinct advantage.
- This is a Remote position based anywhere in Germany.
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.