Your mission Do you enjoy analyzing procurement markets, negotiations, and supplier discussions? Are you looking for a new challenge? Join our BeWunder team as a Procurement Manager (m/f/d) and play a crucial role in ensuring the timely availability of equipment and services for our company. As Procurement Manager you are responsible to steer, lead, monitor and control the procurement and subcontracting process of equipment across various projects, ensuring the sourcing is performed in conformance with the requirements of the customer contract (back-2-back). You will work closely with Project Managers, Technical Planner and the Equipment Unit of BeWunder. You are responsible for a wide variety of tasks & duties. The task and duties shall not be limited to these described hereunder and may be changed and amended from time to time. This role includes, but is not limited to: Procurement and rental of event equipment like projectors, sound-systems, light-systems, media-network-equipment Selecting, qualifying, and developing suppliers as well as monitoring supplier performance Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, price, availability and delivery time. Placing and tracking orders to ensure timely deliveries Negotiating procurement terms, prices, and contracts with suppliers Acting as a primary contact for all Procurement related topics towards the project and inform the project regarding budget, plans, strategies, issues, opportunities for improvement Developing, advancing, and implementing procurement strategies for assigned projects in close collaboration with the respective project teams (e.g., cost-competitive sourcing, back-to-back agreements, project-specific pricing, etc.) Building and maintaining relationships and proactively collaborating with projects and stakeholders within the company Proactively identifying and realizing cost reduction and optimization opportunities. Managing risks related to procurement challenges proactively Identifying and leveraging industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and continuously enhance efficiency Executing material inspections, quality assessments and coordinate with Logistics regarding packing, shipment and transportation lead times Your profile Confident demeanor with strong negotiation skills, proactivity, responsibility, and a quality-driven mindset Excellent analytical, conceptual, and communication skills Initial experience as a Procurement Manager, Equipment Coordinator or similar roles in purchasing or supply chain in a mid-sized, international service company Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or engineering; alternatively, relevant certifications 2–3 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively Proficiency in procurement-related methods, processes, and tools, along with knowledge of contract law Keen attention to detail and a high standard of quality in your work Comfort in working with business clients and cross-functional teams Good written and spoken German (min. C1) and English (min. B1) skills Initial experience in a multicultural environment Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain relationships Proficiency with procurement software and tools as well as excellent skills in MS Office products Why us? Exciting technical projects that require innovative solutions and challenge you. Close collaboration with skilled teams and experienced project managers. A wide range of tasks where your leadership skills and hands-on mentality are valued. Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc. Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties. Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance. Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions. Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads. Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team. The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Germany. Collaborative and motivated working environment. Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units. An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture. Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies. About us BeWunder is your turnkey partner specializing in Event Production and Spatial Experiences. We create inspiring and unforgettable experiences for our clients and their guests. Our renowned and highly-skilled team of industry experts in both live events and permanent construction is well-versed in bridging the gap between vision and reality. We design, deliver and service complex, challenging, and large-scale projects in the field of museums and exhibitions, EXPO and brand pavilions, visitor and experience centers, digital art spaces, live events - both corporate and sporting, as well as conferences and multimedia shows. Our passion lies in producing multisensory and immersive experiences, a perfect blend of new technologies and content, staged lighting and interactive elements. With our international track record in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are perfectly positioned to realize exceptional projects for our clients around the globe, from initial concept design through to final installation and beyond