STRATEGIC BUYER (F/M/D) PROCUREMENT RE&FM, LIMITED

Generali Deutschland AG; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global insurance company based in Germany seeks a Senior Strategic Buyer in Real Estate & Facility Management. The ideal candidate will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization. A university degree and at least 2 years of experience in strategic procurement are required. Proficiency in procurement platforms like SAP Ariba is essential. Strong analytical and communication skills are a must.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in an international environment.
• Proven experience managing sourcing activities for real estate services and facility operations.
• Fluent in English; German or other European language is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives in Real Estate & Facility Management.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiation and performance evaluation.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Supplier performance management

Contract negotiation

Procurement platforms

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Ivalua

Jobbeschreibung

Generali Operations Service Platform (GOSP) supports Generali Group in optimizing its services to meet the changing needs of customers, agents and employees, enhancing service quality whilst delivering significant synergies among its business units. GOSP leverages cloud technologies and shared technology platforms to accelerate the Group’s transformation and digital strategy.

As joint venture partner, Accenture is providing expertise in cloud, artificial intelligence and big data to drive rapid transformation, innovation and change management at speed and scale. GOSP develops projects and solutions to accelerate the digitization of Generali Group’s business processes and the adoption of a cloud-centric model. The company incorporates the main functional areas of IT- Infrastructure, Procurement, Global Architecture, Security Operations & Group Head Office IT Services.

The Group Procurement unit manages the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services across the organization to ensure cost efficiency and supplier consistency. It centralizes procurement activities to leverage scale, optimize contracts, and support strategic business goals.

Senior Strategic Buyer – Real Estate & Facility Management (RE&FM)

Generali is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to lead sourcing initiatives within the Generali Group's RE&FM domain. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost optimization, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to support business objectives.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives in RE&FM within the Generali group
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals and compliance standards
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance evaluation, and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (finance, legal, operations, etc) to ensure procurement alignment with project needs.
• Drive cost optimization and value creation through market intelligence and benchmarking
• Support contract management and ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures
• Monitor procurement KPIs and prepare regular reporting for senior stakeholders

Profile

Education & Experience

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in an international environment
• Proven experience managing sourcing activities for real estate services, facility operations, maintenance, and capital projects
• Familiarity with vendor management in RE&FM categories such as cleaning, security, catering, HVAC, and energy services
• Languages:
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • German, Czech, or other European language is a plus

Skills

Technical Skills

• Proficient in procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Ivalua)
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management
• Familiarity with risk assessment and compliance frameworks
• Understanding of RE&FM-specific KPIs, SLAs, and sustainability metrics
• Experience with lease administration, property lifecycle cost analysis, and FM service benchmarking

Soft Skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration experience
• Ability to influence internal clients and drive cost optimization without compromising service quality