Your Job
1. Ensure strategic procurement processes, demand management, formal tenders, evaluation of offers, contract negotiations and proposal for contract award and implementation.
2. Develop and implement effective, partnering ways of working within the category management structure across geographic regions (e.g. with local category managers) to ensure a cohesive global approach.
3. Improve and develop the sub-category strategy at a global level with the stakeholder
4. Support the Global Category Manager in the development of sourcing, supplier and risk strategies as well as the process value chain
5. Leverage category and market expertise for sourcing categories
6. Engage and build strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders and main suppliers
7. Support and drive digitization of processes and user satisfaction with tools (Coupa)
8. Ensure global interaction with global HR and procurement network within Munich Re Group (e.g. ERGO, MEAG)
Your Profile
9. Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, supply chain management or similar professional education
10. Target oriented, highly motivated and committed
11. Extensive and relevant procurement experience or proven track record in related roles
12. Knowledge of consulting and professional services markets and systems
13. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and solution-oriented skills
14. High level of service and customer focus
15. International negotiation experience
16. Curiosity to explore new topics and knowledge into results
17. Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English and willingness to work in an international environment
About us
As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.
Unlock your potential
18. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
19. Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
20. Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.
Rewards & Recognition
21. Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
22. Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
23. Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
24. Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
25. Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.