Strategic Procurement Manager

We are looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager based in Berlin to build new processes and contribute to the company strategy of profitable growth. You will own the Source to Pay process for your category, from planning to payment including suppliers selection, tendering and negotiations.

What you'll do

• Lead sourcing boards with departments and align on sourcing strategies
• Own Source to Pay process for the category: from planning to payment including suppliers selection, tendering and negotiations
• Prepare guidelines and benchmarking
• Evaluate savings potential per each account on EU-level, delivering savings
• Create and execute a category roadmap
• Evaluate base of payment terms per category and execute improvement targets
• Manage contracts: create contracts overviews and renewals plans
• Coordinate multiple internal stakeholders with various hierarchy levels and drive collaboration with vendors

What you'll need

• At least 3 years of working experience in procurement, preferably with experience in implementing new processes and category management
• Experience in Technology category (IT: software, hosting, telephony)
• Completed studies, preferably a master degree
• Sound experience in building up strategies and driving initiatives for business improvement
• A high level of analytical thinking coupled with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; German is a plus

What they offer

• Home office option up to 3 days a week
• 28 days vacation
• Above-average corporate pension plan
• Special offers on used cars for you, your family and your friends