ABAKUS-IT-SOLUTIONS is looking for a Vendor Manager to support a long-term public-sector IT program based in Stuttgart.
This role is fully onsite and requires a high level of German proficiency.
Project Details
- Location: Stuttgart (onsite)
- Language: German (C2 required)
Your Responsibilities
- Act as the central point of contact for IT suppliers and service providers
- Manage and coordinate vendor relationships and service delivery
- Administer and document procurement processes
- Monitor contractual deliverables and ensure compliance with agreements
- Track and manage SLAs and KPIs to ensure service quality
- Define, monitor, and follow up on actions and improvements with suppliers
- Plan, organize, and facilitate meetings and coordination sessions
- Maintain vendor master data and produce regular reports and dashboards
- Document outsourced services within the central outsourcing management framework
- Track outsourcing initiatives, risks, and deliverables in a structured manner
Your Profile
Mandatory
- Degree in Business Administration, IT Management, Business Informatics, Public Administration IT, or similar
or relevant vocational training in IT or commercial fields - At least 3 years of experience in IT-related roles such as:
- Vendor management
- Procurement
- Contract management
- Project management or customer service
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- German at C2 level (written and spoken)
- Structured, reliable, and proactive working style with strong communication skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with ServiceNow or SAP MM
- Background in public sector environments
- Knowledge of procurement processes and outsourcing models
- Experience in risk, compliance, or regulatory environments
- Experience with SLA/KPI frameworks and escalation management
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
What ABAKUS-IT-SOLUTIONS Offers
- Long-term and stable project in a public-sector environment
- Opportunity to work on structured, high-impact IT governance topics
- Direct involvement in vendor strategy and performance management
- Professional support and follow-up from ABAKUS-IT-SOLUTIONS