Procurement Manager

Red Personnel; Rheinland-Pfalz; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern office environment

Opportunities for learning and development

On-campus kindergarten

Pension scheme

Wellbeing perks

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a procurement professional fluent in German and English to lead global IT services sourcing. You will manage supplier relationships and develop sourcing strategies in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in professional services procurement, ideally in a global or matrix environment.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker, proactive and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead global procurement for IT professional services.
• Negotiate contracts with top vendors.
• Develop sourcing strategies that support digital transformation.

Skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a German and English fluent procurement professional to lead global IT professional services sourcing. This is a hands-on role where you’ll shape strategy, manage supplier relationships, and deliver value across a fast-moving international organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead global procurement for IT professional services
• Negotiate contracts with top vendors such as Microsoft, Accenture, Capgemini, and Equinix
• Develop sourcing strategies that support digital transformation and business goals
• Work closely with Finance, HR, Marketing, Product, and Sales teams to ensure alignment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in professional services procurement, ideally in a global or matrix environment
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Location

Koblenz, Germany (Hybrid: 2 days remote, 3 days on-site)

Benefits

• Modern office environment and team events
• Opportunities for learning and development
• On-campus kindergarten, pension scheme, bike leasing, wellbeing perks

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Software Development and Technology
• Information and Media