Director of Procurement (m/f/d)

TAKKT Group; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Modern central office location

Training budget & development

Job summary

TAKKT Group is a global B2B omnichannel leader seeking a Director of Procurement to lead the global sourcing and supplier management function. You will shape procurement strategy, drive performance, and ensure continuity of supply across multi-site operations.

In this role you will develop and execute cost-saving programs and risk controls, collaborate with Production, Supply Chain and Category Management, and mentor a high-performing team to sustain competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, category management, or vendor management experience.
• Proven leadership in procurement transformation and building high-performing teams.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management, including risk management.
• Track record of developing and executing global procurement strategies with data-driven insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• CVs must be submitted in English for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with commercial objectives and new product launches.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and complex negotiations with KPI-driven performance.
• Drive supplier governance and risk management across onboarding, assessments, contracts, and compliance.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with Supply Chain, Production, Category Management and Projects.
• Monitor market dynamics and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead procurement excellence and digital transformation initiatives for cost efficiency and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Team building

Tools

ERP systems

eSourcing tools

SRM platforms

Job description

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 & influencing skills, with experience working effectively in matrix organizations and engaging senior leadership.
• Strong analytical & 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