We are seeking for our Global Procurement Team a Strategic Procurement Expert (m/f/d) for Direct Goods and Services (m/f/d) with a focus on Risk Management at KWS Berlin GmbH in Berlin or Einbeck. The objective is to define category-specific procurement strategies and implement them globally. The position will be full-time and unlimited, with the expected start date as soon as possible.

• Take global responsibility for Risk Management in Strategic Procurement
• Handle regulations such as LkSG, CSDDD, CBAM, and EUDR
• Conduct concrete risk assessments and execute onsite audits
• Support and back up for Scope3 reporting and sustainability from a procurement perspective
• General support towards Lead Expert Hub Procurement - Direct Materials & Services and procurement-related projects
• Support spend transparency to consolidate spend across the group
• Coordinate procurement activities and manage relationships with both internal stakeholders (Global Transaction Center in Berlin, KWS Management C-Level, and the respective departments within the global Business Units) and external stakeholders
• Work closely with the function Global Risk and Sustainability
• Generate continuous improvements regarding data, processes, system applications, products, and services
• Willingness to travel globally up to approx. 50%