Procurement Manager - Operativer Einkauf (w/m/d)

Procurement Manager - Operativer Einkauf (w/m/d), Heidelberg

Heidelberg, Germany

Join the MAAG Group, a globally present, diverse, and innovative company. Be a part of shaping the future of a global player that excites various industries with its integrated, customer-specific machinery solutions—whether in polymer, (petro-)chemical, pharmaceutical, or food industries. Our expertise spans Pump & Filtration Systems, Pelletizing & Pulverizing Systems, Recycling Systems, and Digitalization, combining extensive experience and deep knowledge across our product brands including AMN, AUTOMATIK, ETTLIN-GER, MAAG, GALA, REDUCTION, SCHEER, XANTEC, and WITTE.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical and disciplinary leadership for approximately 11 employees within the newly unified operational procurement team.
2. Responsibility for and development of the operational procurement processes and team, focusing on methodology, efficiency, and professionalism.
3. Act as an active interface manager, collaborating closely with other internal departments, Dover, and other MAAG locations.
4. Optimize and develop operational KPIs such as OTD, inventory levels, delivery times, and financial status.
5. Enhance inventory control with a focus on maximizing material availability (ABC analysis, reorder cycles, Just-in-Time, etc.).
6. Manage suppliers: selection, control, evaluation, consolidation, and optimization of supplier structures.
7. Coordinate continuously with Strategic Procurement and Quality Assurance to address operational issues and find solutions.
8. Assess risks and apply techniques to minimize risks within the supplier base.
9. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and legal standards.
10. Create procurement guidelines and monitor their adherence and implementation.
11. Conduct cost and scenario analyses as well as benchmarking.
12. Negotiate contracts with national and international suppliers and handle contractual negotiations.

Qualifications

• Completed technical or business studies or comparable qualification, with methodological procurement knowledge.
• Several years of leadership experience (at least 10 team members) in operational procurement within machinery and plant engineering; experience with US companies is advantageous.
• Experience in a global procurement environment.
• Proven success in achieving savings and consolidating suppliers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge in Lean Supply Chain.
• Structured, independent, and results-oriented working style.
• Fluent in English and German, both spoken and written.
• Assertiveness, flexibility, resilience, and a confident demeanor.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

If you're ready to boost your career, we look forward to receiving your application via the Dover career portal.