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 agilityEnsure IT Security, Compliance and quality assuranceData Management
Establish data governance policies and ensure data quality, accessibility, and compliancePromote a data-driven culture by further enabling self-service analytics and business intelligenceAI & Automation
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement AI / ML solutionsIT Vendor Management
Ensure that external vendors deliver value, meet performance expectationsDevelop Vendor Strategy, and lead vendor selection process and contract negotiationsLeadership & Collaboration
Align and define IT strategy with business strategy and goalsManage a small internal IT team and coordinate with external vendors and consultantsFoster talent development and growth of the IT Team, provide mentoring and empowermentProfessionalize internal IT service and establish knowledge sharing cultureProvide hands-on support and training to staff if neededYour 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 companyProven experience in IT Architecture, systems integration, cloud technologies, IT managementFamiliarity with platforms, data analytics platforms, data management and AI / ML conceptsKnowledge of IT Security and Compliance standardsProject management, communication, and leadership skillsRelevant certifications are a plus