Procurement Manager – Non-Trade Procurement (m/f/d)

Jack Wolfskin; Idstein; Remote; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working models

30 days paid vacation

Employee discounts

Bike leasing

EGYM fitness – access to 7,000 gyms

Team events

Job summary

Jack Wolfskin Retail GmbH in Idstein invites a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing for indirect spend in a dynamic, sustainability-driven environment.

You will partner with legal, finance and business functions to drive supplier negotiations and process excellence across IT systems, marketing, office services, facility management, and travel. Fluent German and English are required, with a strong commercial mindset and at least 5 years in indirect procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect (non-trade) procurement, preferably within consumer goods, retail or a similarly dynamic environment.
• Experience managing sourcing projects, supplier negotiations and service-based contracts across multiple indirect spend categories.
• Strong commercial mindset with sound negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience working within structured procurement processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with procurement systems and digital procurement tools; SAP S/4HANA is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities across a broad range of indirect procurement categories such as IT systems and services, legal and compliance, marketing and professional services, office services, facility management, and travel.
• Independently manage sourcing projects from business requirements through supplier selection and contract award.
• Conduct competitive tender processes, supplier evaluations, and commercial assessments to identify best value solutions.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements balancing cost, quality, service, and risk.
• Support identification of sourcing opportunities and contribute to commercial value creation across indirect spend.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable service delivery and long-term collaboration.
• Act as procurement partner for internal stakeholders throughout the process.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and other functions to ensure compliant commercial agreements.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure -free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We are looking for you to join our team in the ProcurementDepartment at our headquarters in Idstein as a Procurement Manager – Non-Trade Procurement(f/m/d) as soon as possible.

Our company headquarters will relocate to Eschborn towards the end of 2026, and your primary workplace will transition to Eschborn accordingly.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Lead sourcing activities across a broad range of indirect procurement categories, including:
• IT systems and services
• Legal and compliance services
• Marketing and professional services
• Office services, facility management, and lease agreements
• Travel and other indirect spend categories
• Independently manage sourcing projects from business requirements through supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract award.
• Conduct competitive tender processes, supplier evaluations, and commercial assessments to identify the best value solutions.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service agreements while balancing cost, quality, service, and risk.
• Support the identification of sourcing opportunities and contribute to commercial value creation across indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable service delivery and long-term collaboration.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the procurement partner for internal stakeholders throughout the sourcing and supplier management process.
• Collaborate closely with legal, finance, and other business functions to ensure commercial agreements comply with company policies and risk requirements.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement processes, sourcing methodologies, and supplier selection.
• Support business functions in identifying sourcing opportunities and selecting the most suitable procurement approach.

Procurement Governance & Process Excellence

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and approval workflows.
• Develop and maintain procurement templates, sourcing documentation, and contract records.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal governance standards and approval requirements.
• Support procurement reporting, contract documentation, and supplier performance tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, transparency, and consistency across the organization.

Supplier Performance & Contract Management

• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and contractual commitments.
• Coordinate supplier evaluations, contract renewals, and amendments together with business stakeholders.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize spend analysis and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and supplier management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect (non-trade) procurement, preferably within consumer goods, retail or a similarly dynamic environment.
• Experience managing sourcing projects, supplier negotiations and service-based contracts across multiple indirect spend categories.
• Strong commercial mindset with sound negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience working within structured procurement processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with procurement systems and digital procurement tools; SAP S/4HANA is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

• An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
• German and English as our working languages
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Flexible and hybrid working models
• Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
• Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
• “Employee Referral” bonus program
• Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
• Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
• EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
• Team events and outdoor sports activities
• A first-name culture and casual dress code
• Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas