Head of Corporate Procurement

Stellenbeschreibung:

We are among the world's leading providers of logistics solutions for the chemical, mineral oil, gas, and food industries, based on our core competencies. As a family business, we stand behind each and every one of our 3,800 employees worldwide. Their skills, commitment, and expertise are the foundation that allows us to always go a step further and consistently deliver the best solutions to our customers. Make something special out of your skills too.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced
Head of Procurement (m/w/d) in Hambugrm Dormagen, Mannheim or Rotterdam
to lead our global procurement operations. This executive role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices across the organization.

Your Responsibilities

Manage an international procurement team in executing the global procurement strategy and adhering to functional procurement guidelines
Monitor and report on global contract and vendor management, providing updates to senior management
Align with and effectively support stakeholders such as Global Sales, Operations, and Corporate Center departments to understand and address their business requirements
Oversee and ensure that contracts and negotiated rates are kept up to date and are transparently maintained in relevant business systems
Drive and maintain KPIs and vendor performance levels, and lead corrective actions when necessary
Establish and maintain effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Promote and implement sustainable procurement initiatives, e.g., participation in Ecovadis assessments, ISO audits, etc
Conduct market research and adjust the procurement strategy based on market developments
Coordinate the creation and maintenance of category plans and integrate new purchasing categories into Corporate Purchasing
Manage a spend volume of approximately €100 million and lead a team of six employees
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance of operational purchasing activities with corporate procurement guidelines and procedures

Your Expertise

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Business, Accounting, or a related field. An MBA is a plus
Professional certification in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management
At least 10 years of relevant work experience and proven track record of initiating and implementing cost reduction and productivity improvement programs
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented corporate culture and work cross-functionally to resolve issues
Solid understanding of finance and/or accounting, including budgeting, cost management, financial reporting, treasury, and risk management
High level of assertiveness, both internally and externally
Experience working in a matrix organization is a plus

Benefits