IT Supplier Partnerships & Contract Manager (m/f/d)

About us 

At ATOSS Software SE, we are driving the future of workforce management. With our software solutions, we are helping our customers to work more creatively, intelligently and humanely, revolutionizing and optimizing the interplay between profitability and humanity. With 19 consecutive years of record growth, inclusion in the SDAX and TecDAX, we continue to expand globally.

The Person You are  

At ATOSS, we hire for both character and skill, seeking individuals who embody resilience, a pioneering spirit, and the passion to grow.  

We value those who:  
Think like entrepreneurs – taking ownership, pushing boundaries, and driving impact.  
Challenge the status quo – bringing fresh ideas and bold execution to the table.  
Thrive in change – seeing growth as a lifelong journey, both professionally and personally. 

The Role 

Your Mission: Create structure, shape relationships, drive processes forward

We are establishing a brand-new and strategically important role within our IT department: As a Supplier & Contract Management Specialist, you will take charge of building and shaping a centralized hub for managing all IT-related service providers, contracts, and licenses. Your task is to bring together existing workflows and documentation, streamline them, and develop future-ready processes that support compliance, transparency, and operational excellence.

This role offers a high degree of responsibility and creative freedom – you will be building this function from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities 

• Build and continuously develop a centralized supplier and contract management function within the IT department
• Maintain and coordinate all IT-related contracts, including renewals, terminations, extensions, and license volumes
• Oversee license management across various software platforms – including demand planning, license tracking, and cost control
• Manage IT suppliers and service providers, including selection, onboarding, ongoing evaluation, and relationship management
• Implement and manage an ISO27001-based supplier management process, including regular questionnaires and assessments related to IT security, compliance, and data protection
• Document and maintain all relevant contracts, agreements, service descriptions, and security assessments
• Act as a key liaison between IT, procurement, data protection, information security, and other departments

Key Requirements 

• Completed commercial or IT-related training, ideally with further education in contract, license or IT service management
• Experience in contract administration, license management, or supplier relationship management – preferably in an IT context
• Solid understanding of IT-related requirements, especially in the context of data protection, information security, and ISO27001
• Highly structured and detail-oriented approach, with a proactive mindset and desire to build new processes
• Strong communication skills and confidence in dealing with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Very good written and spoken German and English

What We Offer:

• A key new role with direct impact on the development of our IT processes and supplier landscape
• Room for creativity and ownership in shaping new structures and standards
• A motivated and collaborative team in an innovative tech environment
• Flexible working models, modern infrastructure, and support for further development

Our Benefits   

• Competitive Rewards: Including profit-sharing and employee stock program.  
• Structured Onboarding & Continuous Leadership Development: Clear career paths onboarding through Expert & Leadership Tracks, plus access to ATOSS Academy.  
• Flexible Work Culture: Hybrid options (remote within the EU), 30 days of vacation, and a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion.  
• Engaging Team Environment: Seasonal company events, team retreats, and an in-house barista.  
• Health & Wellbeing: Including regular check-ups, corporate wellness programs, and Wellpass membership.  
• Stability & Growth: Company listed on SDAX & TecDAX, with 19+ years of record-breaking revenue and a 30%+ EBIT margin. Certified Top Employer© for the 5th year in a row.  

At Atoss, great talent knows no limits. We welcome professionals from all backgrounds and empower their growth through an inclusive, skill focused environment. 

Join us and be part of a high-growth, future-focused company!