Senior Manager Global Indirect Procurement – Marketing

PUMA SE; Coventry; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA SE is seeking an experienced Global Indirect Procurement Lead focused on Professional Services. You will drive sourcing strategies, provide senior stakeholder guidance, and optimize supplier performance across regions.

The role demands expertise in strategic sourcing, analytics, and vendor management within a fast-paced, global environment. The position supports independent sourcing processes, governance, and data-driven decision making, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, influence,

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional experience in indirect procurement.
• Exposure to Professional Services categories, strategic sourcing, senior stakeholder management, analytics, and supplier management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sourcing processes independently.
• Structured and detail-oriented mindset.

Aufgaben

• Lead and drive global indirect procurement initiatives for Professional Services.
• Act as a strategic sparring partner for Lead Buyers, Business Functions, and Regions.
• Manage and optimize sourcing activities within Professional Services categories, including supplier selection and contracting support.
• Develop and implement procurement best practices, processes, and governance standards.
• Support tool selection, data analytics, dashboards, and reporting for strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and present structured reporting on savings, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs.
• Facilitate best practice sharing across buyers, functions, and regions.
• Gather and interpret market and supplier data to support category strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability building.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Independent working

Communication

Detail oriented

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Contract Law/Procurement

Jobbeschreibung

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

Lead and drive global indirect procurement initiatives for Professional Services, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regional needs, and overall procurement strategy.

Act as a strategic sparring partner for Lead Buyers, Business Functions, and Regions by providing procurement expertise, commercial guidance, and market insights.

Manage and optimize sourcing activities within Professional Services categories, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting support, and value delivery.

Develop and implement procurement best practices, processes, and governance standards to ensure consistent adoption across key stakeholders.

Contribute to the future procurement systems, tools, process, and analytics landscape by supporting tool selection and integration, improving spend cube data, dashboards, and reporting tools, and translating data insights into actionable recommendations for strategic initiative planning, sourcing decisions, and stakeholder alignment.

Prepare and present structured reporting on savings, supplier performance, procurement KPIs, compliance tracking, and initiative progress for Professional Services procurement activities.

Facilitate best practice sharing and knowledge exchange across key buyers, business functions, and regions to strengthen procurement maturity.

Gather, structure, and interpret market, supplier, and sourcing data to support informed decision-making and category strategies.

Support, mentor, and guide more junior team members, contributing to capability building within the global indirect procurement organization.

Apply 5+ years of professional experience in indirect procurement are mandatory, ideally with exposure to Professional Services categories, strategic sourcing, senior stakeholder management, analytics, and supplier management.

YOUR TALENT

Successfully completed relevant degree or equivalent such as Business Administration, Contract Law or Procurement.

At least 8 years' experience in procurement or vendor management.

Preferably with experience in technology or professional services categories.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to manage sourcing processes independently.

Structured and detail-oriented mindset.

This job opportunity will be available in full-time or part-time.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.

To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability.

We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process.

We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers.

The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us.

Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what's next in both sport and culture.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.