Supplier Management Specialist – m/f/d

MERKUR GROUP

. Design, establish and continuously develop a structured supplier management system for the MERKUR GROUP .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeEspelkamp • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, procurement processes, and compliance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. Proficient in analyzing key performance indicators and developing standardized frameworks for supplier evaluation and classification.

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Supplier ManagementProcurement ProcessesKey Performance Indicator AnalysisCompliance KnowledgeSAP Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Supplier EvaluationSupplier ClassificationFramework DevelopmentTenders SupportPrice AnalysisTerms AnalysisSupplier SelectionData AnalysisReport PreparationProcess Standardization

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsInterdepartmental Interaction

Tools & Technologies

SAPE-Procurement Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Training

Industry Keywords

Supplier Management SystemDue Diligence ObligationsGerman Supply Chain Due Diligence ActProcurement Key Performance Indicators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, establish and continuously develop a structured supplier management system for the MERKUR GROUP
Develop and implement standardized evaluation, classification and development frameworks
Prepare and maintain supplier evaluations based on defined criteria
Coordinate supplier meetings, review meetings, action plans and escalations
Support Procurement with tenders, framework agreements, price and terms analyses, and supplier selection
Contribute to developing standardized requirements for suppliers and service providers
Analyze procurement-related key performance indicators and prepare meaningful reports
Derive recommendations for improving supplier portfolios, categories and procurement processes
Contribute to standardizing and digitizing procurement and supplier processes
Coordinate relevant supplier master data and documentation, taking compliance, due diligence obligations and supplier compliance into account

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed commercial training or comparable qualification
Professional experience in procurement, supplier management or supply chain management
Experience managing supplier relationships
Strong analytical understanding and experience analyzing and evaluating key performance indicators
Basic understanding of compliance, due diligence obligations and the requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
SAP and e-procurement system knowledge is desirable
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Confident manner when interacting with different departments
Good command of English

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave
Flexible working-time models
Partial remote work possible (up to 1 day per week)
In-house training center
Diverse development opportunities across the entire corporate group
Employee events
Department events
Company health management program
Company sports activities
Occupational disability insurance
Company pension scheme
E-bike leasing
Corporate benefits
Employee discounts
Local benefits depending on the location