Director Procurement (all genders)

TeamViewer GmbH; Karlsruhe; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading company specializing in remote connectivity as a Director of Procurement. This pivotal role involves defining procurement strategies, managing global teams, and collaborating across functions to drive cost optimization and innovation. Experience in tech or SaaS industries is essential for this senior position.

Leistungen

Great compensation and benefits packages

Public transport friendly offices

Option to lease an e-bike

Hybrid and flexible work time

Work From Abroad Program

Regular team events and celebrations

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of procurement leadership experience in a global or multi-regional organization.
• Proven track record of developing and executing procurement strategies at scale.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement the global procurement strategy in alignment with company goals.
• Lead and inspire a diverse global procurement team and oversee supplier relationship activities.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance processes across the procurement lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Sourcing

Ausbildung

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Join TeamViewer, the leader in remote connectivity software. We harness the potential of cutting-edge technologies such as Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to push the boundaries of innovation and shape the future of digitalization.

Our team of more than 1,500 employees spans different continents, cultures and disciplines. With our inclusive values, we celebrate the unique perspectives and talents each individual brings to the table and foster a dynamic work environment where new ideas thrive.

Become part of our winning team and help us create a world that works better.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Director Procurement (all genders) to lead our global procurement organization. As the most senior procurement leader in our company, you will define and execute the procurement strategy, oversee all sourcing activities, and evolve a high-performing global function that drives business value, operational excellence, and risk mitigation. This role reports into executive leadership and plays a key role in shaping how our fast-growing company engages with the external supply market. With a team of experienced procurement professionals and category experts reporting into you, you will lead initiatives across category management, procurement operations, supplier management, procurement excellence, and ESG — all while partnering closely with business units and enabling functions around the world.

• Define and implement the global procurement strategy in alignment with company goals
• Lead and inspire a diverse global procurement team, including category management, procurement excellence, and operations
• Act as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, contributing to business planning and transformation initiatives
• Oversee all sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship activities across our mostly indirect spend
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance processes across the procurement lifecycle
• Own the continuous improvement of procurement policies, tools, and performance frameworks
• Drive cost optimization, innovation, and sustainability in the supplier ecosystem
• Foster strong collaboration across internal functions including Legal, Finance, HR, IT, and local markets
• Represent procurement in cross-functional leadership forums and external engagements
• Develop procurement talent and succession plans to ensure long-term organizational capability

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5+ years of procurement leadership experience in a global or multi-regional organization, ideally within tech, SaaS, or digital industries
• Proven track record of developing and executing procurement strategies at scale
• Strong leadership and people development skills, with experience managing global teams
• Deep understanding of category management, sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• High level of business acumen, integrity, and strategic thinking

What we offer

• Onsite Onboarding in our HQ office for an optimal start
• Great compensation and benefits packages including company achievement bonus or sales bonus, company stocks and regular salary reviews
• Premiums for the private pension plan ( BAV ) up to the maximum amount are topped up by TeamViewer
• Public transport friendly offices
• Option to lease an e-bike (Germany only)
• Special terms for local gyms
• Access to Corporate Benefits platform with many discounts
• Regular Team events and company-wide celebrations
• Open door policy , no dress code rules, frequent all Hands and Leadership Lunches
• Hybrid and Flexible work time with up to 50% home office
• Work From Abroad Program allowing up to 40 days of work outside your contracting country
• We celebrate diversity as one of core values, join and drive one of the c-a-r-e initiatives together with us!

TeamViewer is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. We C-A-R-E and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. As we continue to grow as a company, we also focus on enabling our employees to grow both personally and professionally. We are proud to have an open and embracing workplace environment that will empower you to be your best no matter your gender, civil or family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.