Vice President Indirect Procurement (mfd)

As worldwide experts in filtration MANNHUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles industrial applications clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of leadership in filtration. Become part of our team.

Role Summary

As Vice President Indirect Procurement you will lead and develop MANNHUMMELs global indirect procurement function ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Reporting directly to the Group CPO you will work closely with cross-functional leadership teams. As a key member of the Procurement Leadership Team (PLT) you will actively contribute to strategic decision-making and transformation initiatives.

Your Challenge :

• Lead and advance the global indirect procurement function including strategy development policies compliance frameworks and risk management.
• Manage mentor and develop an international high-performing team (40 direct and indirect reports) fostering talent growth and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee sourcing activities across multiple indirect spend categories to ensure cost efficiency service quality and innovation.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement and long-term value creation.
• Negotiate global agreements and purchasing contracts with key suppliers to mitigate risks and secure sustainable value.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and balance cost quality and risk. Drive the implementation of digital procurement platforms and process automation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies sustainability standards and regulatory requirements.
• Own and manage the procurement budget define KPIs and implement reporting mechanisms to monitor performance and compliance.
• Identify and realize cost-saving and cash optimization opportunities across the organization.

Your Profile :

• Education : Masters degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Finance Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Experience : Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement leadership roles with a focus on indirect commodities.
• Strong negotiation contract management and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience with digital procurement tools analytics and process automation.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and value creation in complex global environments.
• Proven experience in leading senior managers and leadership teams across multiple regions and time zones fostering collaboration and alignment in a global environment.
• Language Skills : Fluent in English (negotiation level); additional languages are a plus.

Personality :

• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Strategic mindset with a drive for transformation and continuous improvement.

We offer

• You work with a high degree of independence and decision-making freedom.
• Performance-based pay and extensive social benefits.
• Trust-based working hours along with flexible working hours and 30 days vacation.
• Everyone has Talent : Our talent management process supports your professional development.
• Company restaurant.
• Reserved places in a private daycare center nearby (both for children under 3 and over 3 years old).
• A modern company pension scheme to complement your statutory pension insurance.
• A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits portal (e.g. on travel fashion insurance etc.).
• Mobility options : subsidy for the Deutschlandticket JobRad leasing and e-charging stations in the free companyparking garage at the companys charging rate.

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We focus solely on identifying the best talent. Therefore we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age gender origin ancestry disability or any other legally protected characteristics.