Procurement Lead (m/f/d)

Riverty; Verl; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading firm in financial services seeks a Procurement Lead to develop global procurement strategies and report directly to the Board. The successful candidate will build an international team, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations. With 7–10 years in strategic procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in German and English, you will drive innovation and performance. The role offers flexible working conditions and focuses on continuous improvement and digitalization.

Leistungen

Inclusive culture with employee networks

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work models

Qualifikationen

• 7–10+ years of strategic procurement experience in an international environment.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and procurement operations.
• Strong knowledge of ESG and compliance principles.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute global procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Establish Procurement as a central function and build an international team.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and strategic supplier negotiations.

Kenntnisse

Strategic procurement experience

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Data-driven decision-making

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Digital procurement tools

Jobbeschreibung

Riverty Verl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Procurement Lead (m/f/d)

Unlimited, full-time position. Locations: Baden‑Baden or Verl – flexible working conditions available.

Purpose of the Role

As our Procurement Lead you develop and execute global procurement strategies aligned with Riverty’s business goals and report directly to the Board. The role ensures process and cost efficiency, supplier management, compliance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management across all (strategic) sourcing activities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Establish Procurement as a central function and build an international team
• Develop and implement global procurement strategies and processes
• Lead cross‑functional sourcing initiatives and strategic supplier negotiations
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive innovation and performance
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers for goods and services
• Manage the contract lifecycle ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ESG, DORA, supply‑chain laws)
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business units to align procurement goals
• Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform procurement decisions
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalisation of procurement processes
• Mentor and guide the procurement team
• Utilise procurement tools for automation and reporting to monitor spend analytics and supplier performance metrics

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 7–10+ years of strategic procurement experience in an international environment, with a proven track record in supplier negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and procurement operations
• Strong knowledge of ESG and compliance principles, digital procurement tools, and experience in financially regulated institutions (a plus)
• Fluency in German and English
• Strategic thinking, business acumen, and data‑driven decision‑making
• Leadership and communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Ability to handle both strategic and operational procurement topics with a hands‑on mentality
• Adaptability, change management, and collaboration across teams and projects

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer. We value the diverse perspectives that a diverse workforce brings to the table. Therefore, we are actively looking for people who enrich our company through their identity, background and personal experiences, with or without a disability.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with employee networks
• Supported sports and leisure activities to prioritize health
• Training and development opportunities: Bertelsmann University, language courses, leadership training
• Discounts on Bertelsmann products and financial incentives
• Flexible work models: mobile office, flexible hours, part‑time options