Global IT Procurement - Commercial & Contract Lead

The Aebi Schmidt Group is a World-Class Specialty Vehicles Leader with a turnover of around USD 2 billion. The Group is publicly listed at NASDAQ in New York. It is represented in 17 countries at over 70 locations worldwide with its own production facilities, upfit and service centers and sales organizations, and counts around 6,000 employees. In markets and areas such as airport and chassis, commercial trucks, goods transport, municipal services, in particular snow removal and de-icing, and the cultivation of challenging ground, Aebi Schmidt offers a wide range of solutions, combined in a brand portfolio with over 20 product brands, including Aebi, Schmidt, Monroe, Meyer, MB, Utilimaster, Spartan and Royal Truck Body – all of which are well established in their respective markets, some for more than 100 years.

• 10+ years of experience in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, or commercial vendor management
• Proven track record managing large, international IT contract portfolios
• Extensive experience negotiating complex IT contracts (software licensing, SaaS, cloud, managed services, professional services)
• Strong experience leading or supporting global RFPs
• Hands-on experience working with Legal on contract terms and risk mitigation
• Experience in multinational organizations with Europe and US exposure
• Experience with major IT vendors and system integrators is strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of IT contracting models and commercial structures
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, cloud consumption models, and outsourcing contracts
• Excellent negotiation and deal-structuring skills
• Solid understanding of data protection, information security, and regulatory requirements in IT contracts
• Financial acumen: TCO, cost modeling, benchmarking, and savings tracking
• Ability to interpret and challenge supplier pricing and contract language
• Strong analytical and documentation skills

Nice to have:

• German language knowledge

• Own and manage a global portfolio of IT supplier contracts (~400)
• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle (drafting, negotiation, renewal, termination)
• Drive complex commercial negotiations with key IT suppliers
• Ensure contracts meet legal, risk, and compliance standards (e.g. data protection, security)
• Identify and mitigate commercial, legal, and operational risks
• Deliver cost savings and commercial value across IT spend
• Lead and support global sourcing initiatives (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs)
• Act as a strategic partner to IT and senior stakeholders
• Manage supplier escalations and commercial disputes
• Improve procurement governance, KPIs, and contract performance transparency