Senior Manager Purchasing Advisory (w/m/d)

Kloepfel Consulting; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Modern IT equipment

Mobile phone

Staff and family events

Job summary

Kloepfel Consulting GmbH in Düsseldorf seeks a Senior Manager Purchasing Advisory to lead strategic procurement projects in an international environment. You will shape purchasing strategies, drive cost optimization, and advise clients across industries from Düsseldorf.

Join a globally connected team within EPSA Group, with flat hierarchies, strong collaboration, and opportunities for professional development, international projects, and attractive remuneration including pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a strategy or process consultancy in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic purchasing and procurement.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Project management of customer projects to reduce procurement costs across industries.
• Consulting and close cooperation with customers to understand needs and develop solutions.
• Analysis of procurement markets, trends, and suppliers.
• Responsible for supplier negotiations and pricing.
• Main contact for suppliers, including supplier development in international markets.
• Cross-location collaboration within the Kloepfel/EPSA Group.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client advisory

Project management

Job description

Senior Manager Purchasing Advisory (w/m/d)

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Job advertisement: Senior Manager Purchasing Advisory (w/m/d)

Shape your and the future ofKloepfel Consulting GmbHJoin and become part of a strong network:We are part of the international EPSA Group – a globally active consulting and services company with over 5,000 employees in more than 40 countries. EPSA stands for efficiency, performance and sustainable value creation in the areas of consulting, outsourcing, innovation, financing and procurement.

At Kloepfel Consulting – one of the leading consulting firms for purchasing and cost optimisation in the SME sector – we offer you an exciting role in sales, embedded in an international, professional environment.

Under the roof of Kloepfel Group Specialised companies are forming for cost reduction and process optimisation in medium-sized enterprises. The group meets all needs, from process and cost optimisation, through digitalisation, outsourcing, product cost calculation, supplier management and global sourcing, qualification, right up to recruitment and interim management.

The quality of the individual companies„ performance is highlighted by numerous awards. This year alone, three companies from the Kloepfel Group were awarded the “Beste Berater" (Best Consultants) quality label by Brand eins. In total, the group employs more than 300 subject matter specialists at 12 locations, including 5 in the DACH region. We have been part of the international EPSA Group since 2021.

About our job offer

Senior Manager Purchasing Advisory (w/m/d)

What lies ahead for you?

• Project management of customer projects to reduce procurement costs in various industries
• Consulting and close cooperation with our customers to understand their individual needs and develop and implement customized solutions
• Analysis of procurement markets, trends, and suppliers
• Responsible for supplier negotiations and pricing
• Main contact for suppliers, including supplier development in international markets, involving the relevant specialist departments and purchasing departments of our customers.
• Cross-location collaboration within the Kloepfel/EPSA Group

What should you bring?

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a strategy or process consultancy in a similar role
• Extensive knowledge of strategic purchasing and procurement
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• A convincing personality combined with a high service mentality and strong customer focus

What can you expect from us?

• An open and collaborative working atmosphere with strong team cohesion
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes in a professional and international environment
• An attractive remuneration package comprising a fixed salary and variable component, along with additional benefits such as a company pension scheme and employee discounts.
• Individual development and training opportunities to foster your technical and personal skills
• Modern IT equipment and a mobile phone for your daily work
• An attractive business location directly on the Rhine in the heart of Düsseldorf
• Regular staff and family events