Head of Procurement (m/w/x) Berlin HQ

Grover; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join Grover as the Head of Procurement, where you will shape the procurement function and ensure effective sourcing strategies. Reporting to the CFO, you will play a crucial role in managing supplier relationships and supporting the organization's growth through strategic procurement practices. If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to sustainability, this is your chance!

Leistungen

Hybrid model with 30 days to work abroad

BVG monthly discount

Mental health support with Nilohealth

Physical health support with Urban Sports Club

Annual learning budget of 1000€

Exclusive Grover Tech discount

Engaging dog-friendly office in Berlin-Schöneberg

Diverse global team of 75 nationalities

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a senior procurement role, ideally within retail, technology, or consumer electronics sector.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, tools, and best practices.
• Fluent English, with B2+ German skills required.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive end-to-end procurement activities including tendering and supplier evaluations.
• Lead supplier relationship management and contract oversight.

Kenntnisse

Commercial skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Unlock the future of tech with Grover! We're revolutionizing access to cutting-edge technology, offering affordable and sustainable solutions through flexible tech rental subscriptions. No deposits, no commitments—just the latest tech on-demand, exactly when and where you need it. Join us in transforming the tech landscape across Germany, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands. Your journey to limitless possibilities begins with Grover!

Our Mission & Vision

To date, Grover has circulated over 1.2 million devices, employs over 400 people, and stands as one of the fastest-growing scale-ups in Europe. We hit Unicorn status in 2022, and are scaling internationally!

We're proud to champion a more sustainable way to use tech. With an average of 3-4 rental cycles per device depending on the category, we estimate that the rental of our portfolio from 2015-2021 resulted in 160,000 fewer e-waste products and about 250 tons of e-waste.

To continue this incredible adventure, we are currently looking for aHead of Procurement to join our talented Finance team at ourBerlin HQ (3 days per week).

As our Head of Procurement, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and be responsible for establishing and shaping the procurement function across the business, ensuring best-in-class sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and cost optimisation. Although the primary focus of the role is indirect procurement, you will also collaborate with various teams across the business to share procurement best practices and contribute to overall commercial excellence. This position is critical to driving commercial value, managing risk, and supporting the business's growth through strategic procurement practices.

What you will contribute:

• Overall Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on value creation, cost efficiency, and operational excellence
• Sourcing & Tendering: Drive end-to-end procurement activities including tendering, supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and onboarding. Negotiate effectively with suppliers across the supply chain to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms, and value-added services. Ensure competitive sourcing across strategic and operational spend categories
• Supplier Management: Lead supplier relationship management, upholding high service and performance standards. Own ongoing tail management, identifying opportunities to consolidate the supplier base, mitigate risk, and maximise commercial leverage
• Contract Management & Compliance: Oversee contract management processes, including the use of OneTrust for contract lifecycle management. Ensure contracts are up-to-date, compliant, and accessible, working in close partnership with Legal and other internal stakeholders
• Governance & Risk Management: Ensure procurement practices are aligned with internal policies and legal requirements. Manage procurement risk proactively and promote ethical sourcing across all categories
• Technology & Reporting: Champion the use of current and other potential new procurement tools and platforms to enable process efficiency, spend transparency, and actionable reporting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between procurement, cost centre owners, Legal, and the other functional teams to manage procurement workflows effectively, streamline approvals, and ensure consistency in supplier engagement and contract execution

What you bring:

• A degree in Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in a senior procurement role, ideally within the retail, technology, or consumer electronics sector
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a demonstrated record of delivering cost efficiencies and commercial excellence
• Experience managing and influencing stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, tools, and best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking with analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Fluent English skills and B2+ German skills are required

️ What you will love about us:

• Hybrid model with 30 days per year to work abroad
• BVG monthly discount to drive you everywhere in Berlin
• Mental health support with Nilohealth
• Physical health support with Urban Sports Club
• Annual learning budget of 1000€
• Exclusive Grover Tech discount for you & your loved ones
• Engaging, open office located in Berlin-Schöneberg with regular events, and is dog friendly
• A diverse global team of 75 nationalities (and counting!) - genuinely the nicest group of colleagues who will soon become friends

I f you fancy an influential role and making our world a little greener, become part of the Grover Family, and let's grow together.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

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