Job Specifications
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
About the Company
At amfori, we empower businesses to enhance their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance across global supply chains--well beyond tier 1. As a leading international business association, we deliver practical ESG solutions that empower more than 2,400 companies in over 50 countries to enhance sustainability, mitigate risks, and prevent supply chain disruptions. Our comprehensive methodology enables members to identify, assess, and address a wide range of ESG risks, including climate impact, chemical managemen...
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