.Currently we are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager (f/m/d).
This role is focused on implementing procurement processes to identify addressable spend to deliver both savings and strong relationships with new and existing vendors.
It is a highly visible role with a significant focus on business partnering and execution.
The role holder will own key categories/business units to drive improvements in services for the best prices and terms.
Further, the role holder will support the development of the procurement system for the procure to pay process.
Our headquarter is based in Hamburg, nevertheless, you can work from Spain, Portugal, Greece or Poland.YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:Together with internal stakeholders you will define the purchasing roadmap for your business areas, supporting both ad-hoc spend > 20k€ as well as significant contracts with key vendors 0.5 - 2M€.You will work alongside other Procurement Managers covering a diverse range of categories that will include: Tech (SaaS, Infrastructure, Hardware & Licensing), Product (Payment Service Provider), Professional Services & Human Resources, Real Estate (Property, Facilities & Services).You will help to design and develop the Procurement System further, implement and improve the Tender Management Tool and develop with the IT further automations, and, lastly, train the team to use these tools.You will analyse the current and future spending as well as the current purchasing procedures.You will establish and maintain positive relationships with key strategic suppliers.You will represent FREE NOW in supplier negotiations.As a service provider for the whole group you will gain cross-functional trust and respect and will become acquainted with the demands.You will identify and drive improvement initiatives aiming to optimise costs while ensuring best quality services.TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:You should be a consolidating and reliable character, highly self-motivated, who thrives in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment.
You are offering both; an understanding of numbers and people.
Further key aspects of your profile are:Bachelor or Master's degree in economics, business, engineering or information technology.3-5+ years of work experience in a management consulting company, international start-up or similar, with a focus on procurement or supply management.Ability to support multiple annual spend cycles with specific examples of the addressable spend identified and savings achieved.Proven track record of negotiating with partners from a range of different European countries, having a good awareness of procurement practices and standards from different markets (ideally: Germany, Spain & UK).You have worked with Procurement Systems (Coupa, SAP, etc.)
in the past and know the ideal processes that allow your team to be more efficient.Solid understanding of processes and the confidence to manage multiple projects and people successfully