Supplier Relations Manager - German Speaker

Michael Page; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Supplier Relations Manager fluent in German to manage supplier partnerships and drive procurement impact in a global context. You will oversee negotiation, sourcing, and contract management while aligning strategies with internal teams.

Applicants should be proficient in German and English, with a background in procurement or supply chain management within industrial manufacturing, strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and knowledge of procurement systems

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both written and spoken German and English.
• Background in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within the industrial and manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and tools.
• Analytical abilities to assess supplier performance and market trends.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure seamless procurement operations.
• Oversee supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Handle procurement processes, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Address and resolve supplier-related issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor and report on market trends to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Utilise German language skills to communicate effectively with international suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

German language

English language

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

• Join a global procurement team and leverage your German expertise.
• Take ownership of supplier partnerships and drive meaningful business impact

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the industrial and manufacturing industry

Job Description

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure seamless procurement operations.
• Oversee supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Handle procurement processes, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Address and resolve supplier-related issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor and report on market trends to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Utilise German language skills to communicate effectively with international suppliers and stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Supplier Relations Manager - German Speaker should have:

• Proficiency in both written and spoken German and English.
• Background in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within the industrial and manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and tools.
• Analytical abilities to assess supplier performance and market trends.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary