Become Procurement Manager (m/f/d) at Retarus. Retarus is a worldwide provider of cloud-based messaging solutions at enterprise scale. We serve over 40% of the companies listed on the S&P Global 100, e.g. Adidas, Bayer, SAP, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, T-Systems, Swarovski & UPS, as well as governmental agencies and major players in markets across the world. Privately owned and founder-managed for over thirty years, Retarus is customer-oriented, stable, a fair employer, and a strategic business partner with a long-term vision. With some 500 employees in 19 offices on four continents, Retarus operates locally and thinks globally: our teams are organized across borders and are highly integrated. This makes Retarus a multicultural, multilingual, and engaging workplace. We are committed to creating a diverse and dynamic environment for our employees, with generous compensation, time off, and a global, collaborative workplace. What we offer Mobile working and flexible working time Collaborative, diverse company culture and superior team spirit Flat hierarchies and great feedback culture Development opportunities & career perspective International business & cross-site collaboration Modern, dog-friendly offices with nice amenities Company-paid health insurance, public transportation, lunch vouchers and further benefits What you'll do Form the central interface between our national and international specialist departments, suppliers and service providers Take over back-office processes in procurement, such as contract preparation Take on topics in operational purchasing and optimize existing purchasing processes and systems Support the selection and evaluation of suitable suppliers Take care of the termination and renewal of contracts and ensure compliance with relevant deadlines Work closely with central, national and international facility management Support the company's certification processes Take over the control, release, distribution and processing of invoices for the specialist departments What you'll need Completed studies (Bachelor/Master) or successfully completed training in the field of procurement At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in an IT environment Solution-oriented mindset, strong communication skills and hands-on mentality Efficient reporting Independent, team-oriented way of working and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Open-mindedness towards international culture Very good command of English Nice-to-have: Experience in telecommunications carrier management What you can expect At Retarus, you will work on impactful and dynamic projects, with real opportunities to make a difference. Our customers are leaders across diverse industries, with constantly evolving needs and high expectations. You’ll be working with cutting-edge technology and great creative leeway to meet customers’ needs – and the projects you work on will be deployed globally. Working at Retarus, you will collaborate closely with convivial, culturally diverse teammates. You will grow professionally in a dynamic and exciting workplace and design impactful solutions in real time with top companies. Very important Come as you are. Retarus is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Apply via our online application portal – it’s easy and doesn’t take long. Our colleague Felix Gansmeier is happy to field any questions you may have: Felix.Gansmeierretarus.de We’re looking forward to getting to know you