Ihre Aufgaben:
* You take ownership of the global category by constantly challenging the status-quo. Identifying enhancements and convincing the upper management to follow new ways of working, will be part of your responsibility
* You develop and implement the Category Strategy and Pipeline, driving and/or executing key strategic initiatives.
* You conduct extensive and thorough risk / CSR reviews and incorporate those as a key chapter into your Category Strategy and value pipelines
* You intensify existing relationships with our external strategic partners. Beyond that you will closely monitor the market and identify players which fit best to our needs
* You ensure contract compliance, supporting the harmonization of processes and technology
* You coach Procurement colleagues and provide opportunities for professional development
Ihre Qualifikationen:
* University degree (with Business, Engineering or Scientific degree preferable), incl. experience in-depth strategic procuremen with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced strategic sourcing
* business experience, including working within a regulated industry for regulated categories with familiarity of relevant legal risks and issues
* Experience in managing global cross-functional project teams
* Proven financial and business acumen (i.e. should cost, cost modeling) and proven capability in negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management
* Excellent communication and project management skills with an ability to lead and manage teams effectively in a truly global, fluid, interactive environment
* Change management and process improvement skills with direct experience in delivering complex business process / organizational change
* Experience in the application of Strategic Relationship Management principles, expert proficiency in Procurement specific systems and processes for efficient management of sourcing events and contract negotiations (e.g. e-sourcing, e-auction)
* Business level fluency in German / English and availability to travel for up to 20%
Ihre Vorteile:
* 30 days leave per year
* A highly motivated team and an open way of communication
* Continuous support during the assignment
* We will give you valuable tips and feedback on your application documents and interviews
* You will work in an international environment