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Global Procurement Manager
TAKKT Group. Develop and implement short-, mid- and long-term procurement and sourcing category strategies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global procurement and sourcing strategies, with a strong focus on cost, risk, and supplier performance management. Proficient in negotiation, contract management, and utilizing ERP systems and eSourcing tools to drive procurement excellence.
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Global Procurement Strategy DevelopmentNegotiation and Contract ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementProject ManagementERP Systems Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Procurement StrategyCost ManagementRisk ManagementSupplier EvaluationShould-Cost ModellingTCO ModellingContract NegotiationKPI DevelopmentSourcing AnalysisESG Integration
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationConfidence in Data AnalysisCommunication
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsESourcing ToolsSRM Tools
Industry Keywords
ProcurementSourcingRetail BuyingManufacturingInternational BuyingMatrix StructureP&LROI
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement short-, mid- and long-term procurement and sourcing category strategies
- 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 and KPIs
- Set up and manage RFQs, tenders and award processes
- Analyze sourcing markets, trends, technologies and geopolitical risks
- Build ESG and sustainability into sourcing criteria
- Cooperate closely with Product Management and SCM as a direct Business Partner
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- CVs must be submitted in English for consideration
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working hours with a hybrid model
- Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces
- Collaborative atmosphere