Procurement Specialist

SoTalent; Berlin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent in Berlin is seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to drive purchasing strategy and supplier performance. You will optimize costs and streamline procurement processes while coordinating with internal teams to support demand planning and operational efficiency.

The role requires a hands-on, proactive and collaborative professional with experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills and the ability to work within internationally operating organizations.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial/business administration qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or a related function.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience working with internationally operating organizations advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies focused on cost optimization.
• Improve purchasing processes, policies and procedures.
• Select, evaluate and manage suppliers.
• Support demand planning and procurement requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to optimize purchasing processes.
• Support negotiations and supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Business administration qualification

Job description

Location: Berlin, Germany

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

Procurement Specialist responsible for purchasing strategy, supplier management, cost optimization and continuous improvement of procurement processes. The role works closely with internal teams to support demand planning and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies focused on cost optimization
• Improve purchasing processes, policies and procedures
• Select, evaluate and manage suppliers
• Support demand planning and procurement requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments to optimize purchasing processes
• Support negotiations and supplier relationships

Requirements

• Completed commercial/business administration qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or a related function
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Experience working with internationally operating organizations advantageous
• Structured, proactive and collaborative approach