Global Procurement Manager (m​/f​/d

We shape the future of work – shape it with us! We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better. We are looking for ambitious & motivated people who want to contribute shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.

We are looking for a motivated person to strengthen our team as a Global Procurement Manager to shape new worlds of work! 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.

• 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

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid model require 60% office presence.
• Modern office location with ergonomic work spaces, and a collaborative atmosphere

• 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