Director Strategic Procurement - Industrial Solutions Business Group (m/f/d)

BizLink Industry Germany GmbH; Belmbrach; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Team leadership

Challenging projects

Flat hierarchies

Development opportunities

Remuneration package

Flexible working

Zusammenfassung

BizLink Industry Germany GmbH in Germany seeks a Director of Strategic Procurement to shape global procurement architecture and drive long-term competitiveness. You will oversee strategic category management and operational project procurement, ensuring resilient supply chains and proactive risk management.

You will lead a team, foster high performance, and build supplier partnerships in an international environment while optimizing sourcing strategies for sustainable market leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record in strategic global procurement and leading teams.
• Strong negotiation skills with multinational supplier networks.
• Fluency in German and English, written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies and govern sourcing activities.
• Strengthen category management and support major supplier negotiations.
• Oversee project-specific sourcing to meet budget and quality targets.
• Manage the supplier lifecycle from identification to strategic development.
• Act as escalation point for critical supply chain issues and disputes.
• Continuously optimize procurement processes and ensure documentation standardization.
• Identify risks and establish robust second-source options.
• Maintain a global procurement reporting system and KPIs with corrective actions.
• Coordinate procurement requirements across international locations and departments.
• Lead, mentor and grow the procurement team.

Kenntnisse

Strategic procurement

Leadership

Negotiations

KPIs & reporting

German/English proficiency

Process improvement

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering with focus on Procurement / SCM

Jobbeschreibung

BizLink is a global provider of connectivity solutions in the field of data and energy management. We provide solutions for industries following global megatrends such as electromobility, industrial automation, medical technology and data centers with cables and cable systems.

With flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and a corporate culture based on entrepreneurial thinking and acting, we rely on bright and courageous people with whom we can actively shape the future.

Join us.

Director Strategic Procurement - Industrial Solutions Business Group (m/f/d)

In this key role, you will actively shape our company’s global procurement architecture, driving long-term competitiveness by securing optimal purchasing conditions and fostering high-impact supplier partnerships. You will lead your team to success by overseeing both strategic category management and operational project procurement, ensuring seamless delivery capabilities through proactive risk management and foresight. By designing resilient supply chains and optimizing procurement strategies, you will safeguard the business against volatility and directly contribute to our sustainable market leadership.

Your tasks:

• Strategy & Governance: Ensure the continuous development and implementation of global procurement strategies and coordinate all global sourcing activities
• Category Management: Enhance the existing category management and actively support major supplier negotiations and critical framework agreements
• Project Procurement: Ensure that all project-specific sourcing requirements are met on time, adhere to budget restrictions, and meet the highest quality standards
• Supplier Management: Oversee the entire supplier lifecycle - from identification and selection to long-term strategic development - based on cost, risk, and quality criteria
• Supplier Escalation: Act as the ultimate point of escalation for critical supply chain issues and supplier disputes to ensure business continuity
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve procurement processes and ensure comprehensive documentation and standardization
• Risk Management: Proactively identify supply chain risks and mitigate them by establishing robust second-source alternatives
• Reporting & KPIs: Maintain and optimize a global procurement reporting system, e.g. Spend Cube, track key performance indicators, and implement corrective measures when necessary
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate requirements and align procurement content across various international locations and departments
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop your team members, fostering both high performance and personal growth

Your talents:

• University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Procurement / Supply Chain Management
• Several years of relevant experience in strategic global procurement with initial leadership experience
• Proven track record in high-level negotiations and the ability to operate confidently in an international environment
• Strong command of KPIs and the ability to translate complex data into transparent, actionable reporting
• Proactive mindset with a strong drive for continuous process improvement
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is required

Our offer:

• Leadership of a highly qualified team, comprising direct reports and functional guidance to purchasing teams within the operating units
• Challenging projects and varied tasks in an international, professional, dynamic, and team-oriented environment
• Company-wide collaboration with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Diverse development and promotion opportunities within the BizLink Group - nationally and internationally
• Attractive remuneration consisting of a fixed and variable component
• Self-determined, flexible working

Contact us:

Marie Herzog
BizLink Industry Germany GmbH
Gildestraße 17
91154 Roth