Director of Procurement (m/f/d)

Takkt Ag; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Modern central office in Stuttgart

Diverse benefits

Professional development budget

Sustainability and social engagement

Job summary

TAKKT AG is seeking a Director of Procurement (m/f/d) to spearhead the strategic leadership of our global procurement and sourcing functions from Stuttgart. The role focuses on best-in-class practices, supply continuity, and sustainable cost savings while building high-performing teams and guiding supplier relationships.

The position requires 10+ years in procurement leadership within retail/e-commerce/manufacturing, with strong negotiations, risk management, and data-driven decision-making

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, sourcing, category or vendor management in multi-site environments.
• Proven leadership driving procurement transformation across locations.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and negotiations.
• Track record building global procurement strategies with data-driven insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management in matrix organizations and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with commercial objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and complex negotiations to lower total cost of ownership.
• Drive procurement excellence, governance, risk management, and compliance across regions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Production, and Category Management to standardize processes.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Global sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical & financial acumen

Tools

ERP systems

eSourcing tools

SRM platforms

Job description

## Director of Procurement (m/f/d)Apply: Stuttgart, Germany: Full time: Posted Today: JR101001**We shape the future of work – shape it with us!** We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better. We are looking for ambitious & motivated people who want to contribute shaping the workplaces of tomorrow. **Join TAKKT Group** – we are looking for a motivated person to strengthen our team as a**Director of Procurement** to shape new worlds of work! **The Director of Procurement** is responsible for the strategic leadership and continuous development of the global procurement and sourcing function. The role ensures best-in-class procurement practices, long-term supply risk management and compliance, continuity of supply, optimal total cost of ownership (TCO), sustainable cost savings, and effective supplier relationship management. Through leading global sourcing initiatives, leveraging group buying power, and developing high-performing teams, the Director drives commercial performance and shapes procurement strategy across the organization. **Where You Make An Impact** * **Develop and execute global sourcing strategies** aligned with overall category and commercial objectives, supporting new product launches, commercial growth, and Best Cost Country Sourcing initiatives.* **Lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and complex negotiations**, embedding fact-based negotiation practices, KPI-driven supplier performance management, and long-term value creation while serving as an escalation point for critical supplier discussions.* **Drive supplier governance and risk management** through supplier onboarding, quality and financial assessments, contract management, compliance oversight, and proactive challenge where risks or limited business value are identified.* **Build strong partnerships across the business**, acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and collaborating closely with Supply Chain, Production, Category Management, and Procurement Projects to ensure alignment, standardization, and continuous process improvement.* **Monitor market dynamics and supplier capabilities** to identify opportunities, anticipate risks, and strengthen sourcing strategies through ongoing market intelligence and engagement with global suppliers.* **Lead procurement excellence and digital transformation**, promoting e-procurement solutions, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiencies while developing a high-performing procurement culture across the team and broader organization. **Because You Matter** * Flexibility & free time: Flexible working hours and working location as per individual agreement* Attractive workplace: Modern office in a central location, excellent transport connections* Diverse benefits: Diverse benefits: We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and diverse range of benefits tailored to support our teams—no matter where they are* Career & development: Access to a strong network, individual training opportunities, and your own professional development budget* Support & responsibility: Family services for every life situation, plus active promotion of sustainability and social engagement**What Makes You Be the Perfect Fit** * **10+ years of procurement, sourcing, category management, or vendor management experience** within retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing environments with multi-site operations.* **Proven leadership experience** driving procurement transformation and building high-performing teams across multiple locations.* **Strong expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management**, including negotiation, contract management, supplier evaluation, risk management, should-cost analysis, and TCO modelling.* **Track record of developing and executing global procurement strategies**, leveraging data-driven decision-making and commercial insights.* **Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills**, with experience working effectively in matrix organizations and engaging senior leadership.* **Strong analytical and systems capability**, including confidence with spend analysis, financial metrics (P&L, ROI), ERP systems, eSourcing tools, and ideally SRM platforms.* **Please note**: CVs must be submitted in English for consideration **Ready To Join Us?** Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – **shape new worlds of work!**