I am currently hiring for an exciting, growing beverage organisation based out of Mannheim, Germany. They are currently on the search for an indirect procurement manager following a reorganisation. This role is a new role within the company and has two direct reports.
Your Responsibilities
- Supplier management including selection and evaluation as well as building effective working relationships
- Leading a team of 2 procurement professionals
- Working within the machinery section of the organisation (Machinery, MRO)
- Negotiating with suppliers and leading request for proposals
- Analysing market trends and supplier landscape for your respective area of responsibility and sharing this information back to the business
- Preparation and execution of price, quantity and contract negotiations
- Developing sourcing strategies to provide a true competitive advantage by improving the value for the respective goods or service
- Supporting the senior indirect manager on projects which may be outside of their direct categories of responsibility
- Close coordination with the interfaces Project Management, QM, Logistics, Engineering and Finance
- Development and definition of new procurement processes as well as optimisation of existing ones
Your Background
- Successfully completed technical, commercial or economic-technical oriented degree
- Years of experience in Procurement in the respective category (Machinery, MRO)
- High affinity and good understanding of technology and trends
- Sound understanding of procurement, negotiation, contract management, technical and strategic procurement
- Experience in leading and developing teams is a plus
- Strong communication skills in German and English
- A high level of commitment, flexibility and willingness to travel
- Good ERP knowledge (ideally SAP MM) and a confident handling of MS Office programs
Benefits
- To be part of an established and growing company with a strong reputation
- A fair compensation and many good benefits
- Autonomous role with chance of progression
If this sounds like something of interest to you, and is fitting of your experience, please do not hesitate to apply below.
