Global Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

TAKKT Industrial & Packaging GmbH (Germany); Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Ergonomic modern office

Zusammenfassung

TAKKT Industrial & Packaging GmbH (Germany) seeks a Global Procurement Manager to shape and execute strategic sourcing across regions. You will lead category strategies, manage supplier performance, and guide negotiations to optimize total cost of ownership.

The role partners with Product Management and SCM as a key business stakeholder. The position emphasizes developing a resilient supplier network, leveraging market intelligence and ESG criteria while driving cross-functional collaboration in

Qualifikationen

• University degree in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in international buying/procurement environments.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement short-, mid- and long-term procurement and sourcing category strategies.
• Own cost, risk and innovation management within the category.
• Build and develop a global, competitive supplier base.
• Lead complex contract and price negotiations.
• Manage RFQs, tenders and award processes.
• Analyze sourcing markets, trends, and geopolitical risks.
• Incorporate ESG/sustainability criteria into sourcing.

Kenntnisse

Global procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

ERP systems

eSourcing tools

SRM tools

Cost analysis

TCO modelling

Category management

English (fluent)

Ausbildung

University degree in business administration / industrial engineering

Tools

ERP systems

eSourcing tools

SRM tools

Jobbeschreibung

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 Global Procurement Manager to shape new worlds of work!

Global Procurement Manager

The Global Procurement Manager is responsible for the strategic management and development of one or more category groups across the entire lifecycle. The role ensures long-term supply risk management & compliance, continuity of supply, price rise mitigation, optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) and continuous development of the global supplier & sourcing portfolio.

Where You Make An Impact

• Develop and implement short-, mid- and long-term procurement & sourcing category strategies (single/multiple sourcing, global vs local sourcing, etc.)
• Own cost, risk and innovation management within the relevant category
• Build, evaluate and continuously develop a global, competitive and resilient supplier base
• Provide functional leadership and professional guidance to the Category Buyer
• Prepare and lead complex contract and price negotiations
• Use raw material, commodity indexes and supplier performance facts in negotiations to mitigate price rises
• Undertake fact based supplier performance management through scorecards / KPI’s
• Set up and manage RFQs, tenders and award processes
• Analyze sourcing markets, trends, technologies and geopolitical risks
• Build ESG / sustainability into sourcing criteria
• Cooperate closely with Product Management and SCM as a direct Business Partner

Because You Matter

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid model require 60% office presence
• Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces, and a collaborative atmosphere

What Makes You Be the Perfect Fit

• University degree in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an international buying, procurement environment
• Retail buying or manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage
• Highly confident personal style and fluent in spend and price data
• Proven track record in developing and executing global procurement and sourcing strategies
• Understands finance terminology, eg P&L, ROI etc
• Familiar with working in matrix structured, collaborative environments
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills
• Strong experience in should-cost & TCO modelling, supplier evaluation and risk management
• Solid project management background
• Business fluent English; additional languages are an advantage
• Confident user of ERP systems and eSourcing tools
• Knowledge of SRM Tool usage an advantage

Welcome to the listed TAKKT Group! We are the leading B2B omnichannel provider of business equipment and are always looking for motivated people who want to shape the working world of the future with us. With our successful brands BiGDUG, Gerdmans, kaiserkraft, ratioform, Runelandhs, NBF, D2G Group, Hubert and Central Restaurant Products we are globally successful. Every day we work on innovative solutions and products that make customers' working lives and our own better.