Head of Procurement (m/f/d)

• 3 days on-site required in Tübingen, Germany
• Fluent English & German required

I'm partnered with a market leading manufacturing company based in Tübingen that is searching for a Head of Procurement to join and lead their procurement function. This family owned business is well known in the market for manufacturing electronics and testing technology used in a diverse range of industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with business, operational, and financial goals.
• Lead long-term sourcing strategies for raw materials, components, capital equipment, and indirect spend.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, service levels, delivery terms, and risk mitigation.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance KPIs covering cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, and compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations to ensure uninterrupted supply to manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams.
• Own procurement budgets and contribute to cost control and margin improvement initiatives.
• Standardise and optimize procurement processes across sites and business units.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings and value creation initiatives.
• Experience managing complex, multi-site or global supply chains.
• Experience with ERP systems and modern procurement tools.
• Fluent English & German is mandatory

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