## Head of Sourcing (m/f/d)Apply: Stuttgart, Germany: Full time: Posted Today: JR101002**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**Head of Sourcing** to shape new worlds of work! **The Head of Sourcing** is a key player in the transformation of our sourcing and procurement approach, leads & owns the sourcing process and outcome, across all categories. Works closely with Heads of Procurement and Procurement Managers to ensure global sourcing strategies are operationally realised. **Where You Make An Impact** * Translate procurement objectives into sourcing strategies and targets across all categories, ensuring alignment with global procurement goals.* Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, onboarding, and framework agreements.* Oversee sourcing performance, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, savings, and other key procurement KPIs are achieved.* Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes and operating models.* Act as the key link between Procurement, Category Management, and Supply Chain, aligning priorities and resolving conflicts.* Lead and develop the sourcing team, provide regular management reporting, and travel as required to support business objectives. **Because You Matter** * Flexibility & free time: Flexible working hours and working location as per individual agreement* Attractive workplace: Modern office in a central location, excellent transport connections* Diverse benefits: Diverse benefits: We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and diverse range of benefits tailored to support our teams—no matter where they are* Career & development: Access to a strong network, individual training opportunities, and your own professional development budget* Support & responsibility: Family services for every life situation, plus active promotion of sustainability and social engagement**What Makes You Be the Perfect Fit** * 10+ years of global sourcing experience, ideally within retail or consumer goods environments.* Strong Asia sourcing expertise, including regular travel, deep knowledge of Chinese suppliers and business practices, and ideally experience managing a Far East sourcing operation for a European business.* Proven people leadership experience, with responsibility for leading and developing teams in both direct and indirect reporting structures.* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively across senior leadership, functions, and matrix organizations.* Strong analytical and transformation capabilities, with experience leading or contributing to major procurement transformation initiatives.* **Please note**: CVs must be submitted in English for consideration **Ready To Join Us?** Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – **shape new worlds of work!**