Procurement Business Partner German Speaker (all genders)

Zühlke; Hessen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global transformation partner is seeking a Procurement Business Partner in Hessen, Germany. This role involves advising on procurement governance, developing sourcing strategies, and collaborating with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a university degree in a related field, proven experience in strategic procurement, and strong communication skills. The position supports a flexible work environment and contributes to a diverse and inclusive company culture.

Leistungen

Work life blend with flexible hours

Profit share scheme

Global and diverse community

Commitment to development

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in strategic procurement or procurement governance.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of indirect procurement and value-based sourcing.

Aufgaben

• Advise on procurement governance and develop sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maximize supplier value.
• Design and deploy procurement governance framework.

Kenntnisse

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Sourcing strategy development

Communication skills

Business administration

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration, Procurement Law, or a related field

Tools

Procurement-relevant IT solutions

Jobbeschreibung

Founded in Switzerland in 1968 Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner with engineering and innovation in our DNA. Were trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrows markets customers and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation digital solutions and applications and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex regulated spaces including health and finance connecting strategy tech implementation and operational services to help clients become more effective resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work for the right reasons we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

Important: To ensure a smooth review process please submit all application documents (CV cover letter) in English only .

The role

The Procurement Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and internal business functions across indirect (non-IT) procurement categories including Marketing Facility Management People & Culture Travel Finance and Consulting. The role focuses on building procurement governance co-developing sourcing strategies and advancing procurement maturity without owning supplier relationships or contracts.

How youll make an impact

Strategic Business Partnering & Category Support

Collaborates closely with key stakeholders to develop cross-functional sourcing strategies for relevant categories and subcategories with the aim of maximizing value from the supplier base

Provides market insights best practices and commercial guidance to support informed procurement decisions

Advises and challenges the business on demand definition and specifications to ensure strategic alignment

Actively contributes to the selection of procurement-relevant IT solutions that support

Governance process efficiency and decision-making

Works closely with Legal Finance Risk Security and other functions to support integrated compliant sourcing decisions

Drives procurement enablement through internal communications knowledge sharing and use of supporting tools

Promotes transparency process alignment and increased procurement maturity across Zühlke

Procurement Governance Design & Deployment

Responsible for designing and deploying Zühlkes procurement governance framework including :

• Mission vision and procurement strategy
• Policy and process frameworks
• Make-or-buy assessments and sourcing methodology
• Supplier selection criteria risk management and decision guidelines
• Contracting and supplier management principles

Ensures governance is scalable practical and adopted across the organization

Leads stakeholder training communication and guidance for effective implementation

Whats important to us

• University degree in Business Administration Procurement Law or a related field
• Proven relevant experience in strategic procurement or procurement governance
• Proven experience working with senior stakeholders and developing sourcing strategies
• Familiarity with the selection and implementation of procurement-relevant IT solutions is a strong advantage
• Solid understanding of indirect procurement and value-based sourcing

Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative business-oriented approach

Experienced in navigating matrix organizations and driving change

Fluent in English and proficiency in German or another European language is an asset

What we offer

• Work life blend : we offer a safe & healthy workplace with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
• Profit share scheme : In addition to your annual salary you may receive a profit share defined by the companys success in the previous year
• Global and Diverse Zühlke community : witness how colleagues from all our 17 offices across the globe come together to create a unique positive and inclusive work culture learning from one another at annual team camps and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities.
• Committed to development : we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. Were empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact both personally and for our clients today and in the future.

To dive deeper into local benefits of working in Zühlke follow the link.

How to Apply

Please remember all applications must be submitted in English only to be considered.

If you feel you dont meet all the requirements we are still happy to get to know you learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!

We welcome people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender personality national origin race religion colour sexual orientation gender identity age marital status disability or veteran status.

Key Skills

Marketing & Sales,Business Administration,Bid,Instrumentation & Control,HACCP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1