Strategic Procurement Manager

Emma – The Sleep Company; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative firm is seeking a strategic procurement professional to drive global supply chain growth. This role involves leading cost management initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risks to enhance resilience. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize sourcing strategies and implement cutting-edge solutions. With opportunities to accelerate your career and make impactful decisions from day one, this position is perfect for someone with a strong analytical mindset and excellent negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of procurement.

Leistungen

Product Discounts

Career Development Opportunities

Engagement in Company Events

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of experience in Procurement or related fields.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Aufgaben

• Lead cost reduction projects and negotiate with key business partners.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and assess supply chain risks.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration

Degree in Supply Chain or Economics

Jobbeschreibung

About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Emma and our Strategic Procurement team. In this role, you’ll be able to create a global impact, contributing significantly to Emma’s worldwide supply chain growth, and actively managing relationships with suppliers across the globe.

What you'll do:

• Strategic Cost Management: Lead substantial cost reduction projects, orchestrating multimillion-dollar price negotiations with key Business Partners to optimize efficiency.
• Manage Suppliers with Expertise: Develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers, understand cost drivers per category, and stay abreast of sourcing markets and industry trends to ensure Emma sources at the most competitive prices.
• Risk Mitigation: Lead supply chain risk assessments, minimize the impact of unforeseen events, and develop risk management techniques to enhance Emma's resilience.
• Strategic Sourcing: Analyze and explore new sourcing regions, continuously identify and develop relationships with strategic suppliers to optimize Emma's supplier network.
• Collaborative Leadership: Drive strategic vendor development through close collaboration, identify and leverage value-adding opportunities, participate in product lifecycle decisions, and collaborate with internal stakeholders for successful product launches and transitions.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of practical business experience, ideally in Procurement.
• Innovative thinker with strong business judgment capable of creating solutions for complex problems.
• Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent negotiation skills and motivation to strive for the best.
• Excellent communication skills to manage various stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages like Chinese are a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to implement cost-saving strategies and leverage business sense to identify opportunities.
• Up-to-date with new technologies and willing to lead change through AI and related innovations.

What we offer:

• Discounts on our top products for you, your friends, and family.
• Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one to make an impact with innovative ideas.
• Opportunities to accelerate your career through exciting projects within an international team.
• Learning from experts across diverse fields and engaging in company events.