Strategic Buyer Software, AI & Digital Technologies (AI)

Location: On-site in Gilching, Bavaria, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops, designs, and produces small unmanned aerial systems, including electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft with edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing for defence, security, and public-sector customers.

What you will do

• Own sourcing strategies for software, AI, cloud, and digital technologies supporting products, platforms, and customer-facing capabilities.
• Develop category strategies aligned with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and growth plans.
• Build and manage a strategic technology partner and supplier ecosystem.
• Drive make-or-buy decisions, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships.
• Manage supplier performance, commercial escalations, cost efficiency, resilience, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, IT, Cybersecurity, and Legal while ensuring procurement governance and compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management for software, digital technologies, engineering software, or technology services.
• Experience negotiating complex on-premises, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, cloud, or technology contracts.
• 3–7 years of experience in software and IT procurement.
• Degree in IT, software, computer science, digital technologies, business, or a comparable field.
• Strong interest in software, AI, and modern technology stacks, with the ability to understand engineering trade-offs.
• Excellent English communication skills required; German is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, open-minded workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Flexible, trust-based working hours supporting work-life balance.
• Mobile working options alongside the on-site setup.
• Company pension scheme, lunch card, bike leasing, and corporate discounts.
• Employee events and company shuttle service from Pasing in Munich.