About amfori
amfori advocates for a world in which
trade serves a purpose
: delivering social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone.
As a
global business association
, amfori supports its members at every step of their due diligence journey, offering a
comprehensive range of ESG products and services
.
Founded in 1977, and recognised for its flagship product
amfori BSCI
, amfori leverages decades of expertise and close collaboration with
more than 2400 member companies
as well as auditing companies, producers, factories, and other stakeholders such as policymakers. Representing a diverse array of industries in over 50 countries, that cover trade streams in over 100 countries, amfori continues to have a positive impact on fostering sustainable trade.
About the Role
amfori is seeking a strategic, proactive and hands-on IT Manager to lead our digital transformation journey. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, medium-sized environment and is dedicated about building an integrated IT ecosystem, driving digitalisation and leveraging data to create business value.
You will be responsible for designing and implementing our future-fit IT-Infrastructure that supports scalability, business goals and user experience.
Your Responsibilities
IT Architecture
* Maintain a modern, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure
* Ensure seamless integration between cloud services, on-premise systems, and third-party platforms
* Standardize IT practices and documentation to support future scalability
IT Ecosystem Development
* Design and implement a cohesive IT ecosystem that integrates amfori core systems with external systems and integration points, enhance productivity, customer experience, and operational agility
* Ensure IT Security, Compliance and quality assurance
Data Management
* Establish data governance policies and ensure data quality, accessibility, and compliance
* Promote a data-driven culture by further enabling self-service analytics and business intelligence
AI & Automation
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement AI/ML solutions
IT Vendor Management
* Ensure that external vendors deliver value, meet performance expectations
* Develop Vendor Strategy, and lead vendor selection process and contract negotiations
Leadership & Collaboration
* Align and define IT strategy with business strategy and goals
* Manage a small internal IT team and coordinate with external vendors and consultants
* Foster talent development and growth of the IT Team, provide mentoring and empowerment
* Professionalize internal IT service and establish knowledge sharing culture
* Provide hands-on support and training to staff if needed
Your profile
* Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (Master is a plus)
* 5+ years of experience in IT roles, ideally within an SME or fast-growing company
* Proven experience in IT Architecture, systems integration, cloud technologies, IT management
* Familiarity with platforms, data analytics platforms, data management and AI/ML concepts
* Knowledge of IT Security and Compliance standards
* Project management, communication, and leadership skills
* Relevant certifications are a plus