Strategic Sourcing Manager (Category Manager – Procurement)

Apex Tool Group; Westhausen; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A multinational tools company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Westhausen, Germany. The role involves managing mechanical components and motors, developing procurement strategies, and overseeing supplier relationships. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and fluency in German and English. Flexible working options and various employee benefits are offered.

Leistungen

Collective agreement of the metal and electronic industry

30 days vacation

Special payments (e.g. vacation bonus, Christmas bonus)

Corporate benefits

Bike-Leasing

Home Office possibility

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Experience in low volume/high mix environments.
• Able to travel up to 10%.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement sourcing strategy for mechanical components.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet procurement goals.

Kenntnisse

Procurement processes

Supplier relationship management

Strategic planning

ERP systems knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Title

Strategic Sourcing Manager (Category Manager – Procurement) - DE - Westhausen

Overview

We are currently looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Components & Motors to support our Power Tools operations. In this role you will be responsible for the strategic management of our mechanical components and motors, and will sit at our Westhausen, Germany facility supporting our Sr. Category Manager, Components & Motors. This position will drive productivity through supplier development and management, ensuring performance meets or exceeds expectations for operations and will negotiate working capital improvements through sourcing activities including, but not limited to, best cost sourcing and supplier consolidation efforts. In this role, the individual will work closely with other members of the Global Procurement organization, as well as counterparts in engineering, R&D, quality and operations to develop and execute strategies for the category responsible.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist leaders within the GPO function in developing, implementing and communicating the Procurement strategy to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate
• Work closely with operations on Make Vs. Buy and capacity management decisions to support the business both short and long-term
• Develop and implement the sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management policies and procedures for mechanical components and motors
• Oversee RFI and RFP contract development and review processes to utilize appropriate support tools to enhance sustainable continuous improvements and results
• Own the development of negotiation strategy, while also qualifying and certifying supplier programs
• Act as a functional subject matter expert to leaders throughout our organization
• Monitor, track and communicate performance management standards for category and supplier
• Work with Global Procurement team members and internal customers to ensure internal customer needs are met; develop and manage supplier based as needed

Critical Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (i.e., Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering)
• 2+ years’ progressive experience in Procurement or Supply Chain area with exposure managing the procurement processes
• Experience in a low volume/high mix, made-to-order or assemble-to-order environments
• Experience in strategic planning and sourcing strategy formulation and implementation
• Experience in planning, analyzing and managing suppliers to ensure successful outcome
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to tailor strategies for commodities and assigned category based on understanding of supplier market, category spend, etc.
• Able to travel up to 10%
• Fluent in German and English

What we offer

• Collective agreement of the metal and electronical industry
• 30 days vacation
• Special payments (e.g. vacation bonus, Christmas bonus, payments according to collective agreement)
• Many employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits)
• Bike-Leasing
• International environment
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Home Office possibility

How to apply

Please apply with an English CV!

About Apex Tool Group

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we’re passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site – we help build the future.