Location : Hamburg or remote from Germany
Currently we are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager (f/m/d). This role is focused on implementing procurement processes to identify addressable spend to deliver both savings and strong relationships with new and existing vendors. It is a highly visible role with a significant focus on business partnering and execution. The role holder will own key categories/business units to drive improvements in services for the best prices and terms.
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- Together with internal stakeholders you will define the purchasing roadmap your business areas, supporting both ad-hoc spend >20k€ as well as significant contracts with key vendors 0.5 - 2M€
- You will work alongside other Procurement Managers covering a diverse range of categories that will include:
- Tech (SaaS, Infrastructure, Hardware & Licensing)
- Marketing (specifically Digital & Media)
- Professional Services & Human Resources
- Real Estate (Property, Facilities & Services)
- You will analyse the current and future spending as well as the current purchasing procedures
- You will establish and maintain positive relationships with key strategic suppliers
- You will represent FREE NOW in supplier negotiations
- As a service provider for the whole group you will gain cross-functional trust and respect and will become acquainted with the demands
- You will identify and drive improvement initiatives aiming to optimise costs while ensuring best quality services
- You will help to design and implement a purchasing system
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:
You should be a consolidating and reliable character, highly self-motivated, who thrives in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment. You are offering both; an understanding of numbers and people. Further key aspects of your profile are:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in economics, business, engineering or information technology
- 3-5+ years of work experience in a management consulting company, international start-up or similar, with a focus on procurement or supply management
- Ability to support multiple annual spend cycles with specific examples of the addressable spend identified and savings achieved
- Proven track record of negotiating with partners from a range of different European countries, having a good awareness of procurement practices and standards from different markets
- Solid understanding of processes and the confidence to manage multiple projects and people successfully
- You have fluent English skills - spoken and written and are able to combine these language skills with strong communication skills. German skills are a plus.
- You are open minded and proactive in looking for procurement solutions that meet our stakeholders’ needs
- You have a good working knowledge of ERP and MS Office programs
- You feel at ease in the internal role of an interdivisional service provider as well as externally as a tough negotiator with suppliers
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Plus more local benefits depending on your work location!
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:
FREENOW is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
