Sourcing Manager : in (m / f / d)

end date : Annual contract with high chance of extension

workload : %, with max. 2 days home office

travel activities : -% per year (most likely within the DACH region)

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for the execution of Direct Procurement Operations activities within a specific region, country, or site, as well as supplier management responsibilities (negotiating, contracting, performance management) in alignment with the Category Management team. As a member of the Direct Procurement Operations team, the role involves executing various value-add activities such as first-level escalation from business stakeholders, master data management, supplier performance management, and driving cost savings / continuous improvement initiatives to ensure maximum value-add to Operations.

Your Tasks :

• Ensuring all procurement requests are executed in line with category guidance, and in compliance with relevant policies, standards, Guidelines, and operating procedures, including preferred supplier arrangements and contracting requirements
• Execute procurement requests in line with category guidance and compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Business stakeholders to understand and execute relevant procurement processes.
• Apply appropriate methodologies, tools, and value levers for effective procurement
• Work with Category Management teams to address end-user requirements and identify opportunities for aggregation and leverage
• Ensure consistent value delivery through continuous improvement methodologies, operational efficiencies, and optimal supplier performance
• Collaborate with legal and contracting functions for contracting activities, including the preparation and review of master agreements, statements of work, change orders
• Understand end user requirements as received directly or indirectly
• Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request.
• Execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
• Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards and operating procedures in order to maintain the organization’s right to operate.
• Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
• Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
• Maintain information flows back to the Category Management teams

Your Profile :

• University degree in business / Supply Chain or similar degree
• 3+ years of procurement experience, with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systemsand spot buying
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
• Sourcing management experience in a technical field (electronics, mechanics)
• Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
• Business level fluency in English
• Knowledge of business enterprise tools (SAP)
• Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
• Teamplayer

Nice to have :

• Post graduate business related qualification
• Documented international Strategic Sourcing or cost reduction experience.
• Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies
• Professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications
• Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools
• Competence or fluency in German language is strongly encouraged