Procurement Lead Indirect

Supply North; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing technology group in Stuttgart is looking for a Procurement Lead – Indirect to drive strategic sourcing and procurement excellence across indirect categories. The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strong sourcing expertise, and fluency in German and English. The role involves collaboration across teams, leading competitive tenders, and targeting procurement-driven transformation initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• 7–10+ years of experience in indirect procurement.
• Strong sourcing expertise across professional services and IT.
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, and Technology teams.
• Lead competitive tenders and supplier evaluations.
• Define supplier KPIs and implement governance frameworks.

Kenntnisse

Indirect procurement expertise

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

ERP systems proficiency

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Economics, Procurement or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

eProcurement tools

Jobbeschreibung

A fast-growing European technology and innovation group is hiring a Procurement Lead – Indirect to take ownership of strategic sourcing across business-critical indirect categories, supporting innovation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation across the DACH region.

This position plays a key role in driving procurement excellence, unlocking long-term value, and partnering with stakeholders across corporate, commercial, and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across a wide range of indirect spend areas, supporting both operational and corporate functions within the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Legal, and Technology teams to align procurement plans with business priorities.
• Lead competitive tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations, ensuring optimal value, compliance, and service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, improve supplier performance, and support procurement-driven transformation initiatives.
• Define supplier KPIs and implement governance frameworks for quality, risk, cost, and service levels across internal functions.
• Support category planning for future growth areas such as digital tools, sustainability programs, and global services.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, procurement policy, and relevant regulations (incl. BGB, GDPR).

Your Profile

7–10+ years of experience in indirect procurement, ideally in corporate services, technology, or innovation-driven environments.

Strong sourcing expertise across professional services, IT, and corporate categories.

Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management in complex organizations.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and eProcurement tools; knowledge of contract lifecycle or supplier management platforms is a plus.

Fluent in German and English (both required).

Degree in Business, Economics, Procurement, or a related field.

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