Junior 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.
Are you a young professional looking to master the intersection of tech, finance, and client relations? While traditional junior roles often keep you behind the scenes, at Sastrify, you are at the forefront. This role is a steep learning curve across the entire SaaS industry, offering you deep exposure to hundreds of diverse software portfolios and vendor landscapes. It is an exceptional opportunity to rapidly build procurement expertise and high-level negotiation skills that will stay with you for the rest of your career.
As a Junior IT Buyer, you will be a key driver of our customers' SaaS procurement operations. You won't just be "processing tickets" - you will be a trusted partner to our clients, ensuring their software landscape is optimized and their renewals are executed flawlessly.
You’ll be working closely with Hani Mattar, our Head of Procurement.
What you’ll do as our IT Buyer (m/f/d)
- Act as a primary point of contact for our customers, managing their procurement requests with a focus on excellence, clear communication, and timely execution of SaaS purchases and renewals.
- Own the daily Intake-to-Procure process, ensuring SaaS purchases and renewals for our forward-thinking, tech-heavy client base are handled with precision.
- Learn the art of high-stakes negotiation by working with our senior team to optimize pricing and contract terms using Sastrify’s extensive benchmarking database and negotiation playbooks.
- Collaborate closely with Tool Owners at our customer companies to understand their needs, prioritize upcoming renewals, and ensure all documentation is airtight.
- 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.
Requirements
- You have a university degree in Business, Economics, IT, or a related field.
- You have initial professional experience (e.g., internships or 1-2 years of full-time work) in procurement, operations, or - most importantly - customer-facing roles.
- You have a client-first mindset, enjoy interacting with people and have a natural ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited to work hands-on with various high-growth clients simultaneously.
- You are highly organized and can manage multiple tasks without losing sight of the details.
- You are comfortable with data and spreadsheets and are eager to learn how 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.