Director of Procurement (m/f/d)

takkt; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Central office in Stuttgart

Diverse benefits

Career & development budget

Sustainability & social engagement

Job summary

TAKKT is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead global sourcing, supplier management, and strategic negotiations across multi-site operations. You will drive procurement transformation and data-driven decision making while building a high-performing team.

In this role you will partner with Supply Chain and Production to align strategies, manage risks, and deliver sustained value, while promoting e-procurement and digitalization across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management in retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing.
• Proven leadership driving procurement transformation and building high-performing teams across locations.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and risk management.
• Track record developing global procurement strategies using data-driven insights.
• Strong stakeholder management in matrix organizations and with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with category and commercial objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and complex negotiations with KPI-driven performance.
• Drive supplier governance, onboarding, quality and financial assessments with risk controls.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Production and Category Management to ensure alignment and standardization.
• Monitor market dynamics to identify opportunities and strengthen sourcing strategies.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Spend analysis

Tools

ERP systems

eSourcing tools

SRM platforms

Job description

Director of Procurement

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!

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