The Global Procurement Manager is responsible for the strategic management and development of one or more category groups across the entire lifecycle. The role ensures long-term supply risk management & compliance, continuity of supply, price rise mitigation, optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) and continuous development of the global supplier & sourcing portfolio. 

Where You Make An Impact   

• Develop and implement short-, mid- and long-term procurement & sourcing category strategies (single/multiple sourcing, global vs. local sourcing, etc.) 
• Own cost, risk and innovation management within the relevant category 
• Build, evaluate and continuously develop a global, competitive and resilient supplier base 
• Provide functional leadership and professional guidance to the Category Buyer 
• Prepare and lead complex contract and price negotiations 
• Use raw material, commodity indexes and supplier performance facts in negotiations to mitigate price rises 
• Undertake fact based supplier performance management through scorecards / KPI’s 
• Set up and manage RFQs, tenders and award processes 
• Analyze sourcing markets, trends, technologies and geopolitical risks 
• Builds ESG / sustainability into sourcing criteria 
• Cooperate closely with Product Management and SCM as a direct Business Partner 

Because You Matter 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid model require 60% office presence. 
• Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces, and a collaborative atmosphere 
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What Makes You Be the Perfect Fit 

• University degree in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable qualification 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an international buying, procurement environment. Retail buying or manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage. 
• Highly confident personal style and fluent in spend and price data 
• Proven track record in developing and executing global procurement and sourcing strategies 
• Understands finance terminology, eg P&L, ROI etc  
• Familiar with working in matrix structured, collaborative environments  
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills 
• Strong experience in should-cost & TCO modelling, supplier evaluation and risk management 
• Solid project management background 
• Business fluent English; additional languages are an advantage 
• Confident user of ERP systems and eSourcing tools 
• Knowledge of SRM Tool usage an advantage 
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