Job opportunity

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

Reporting to the VP Global Purchasing, the Head of Indirect Purchasing will lead and develop the Indirect Purchasing teams & their activities, ensuring sufficient and sustainable supply of products & services needed, promoting a Total-Cost-of-Ownership mindset, and contributing to the achievement of overall financial and ESG objectives.

• You will be responsible for the leadership & coordination of the Global Indirect Purchasing Teams
• You will lead the Global Category Managers, encouraging transparency and developing global sourcing strategies and framework agreements with a focus on technical, business, legal and ESG requirements
• You will build strong networks with internal customers based on mutual trust and respect; and effectively integrate with other functions to improve teamwork and result delivery
• You will drive directives, projects & initiatives aimed at optimizing compliance, efficiency and sustainability
• You will collaborate and co-ordinate with global management and on-site management, driving process development and efficiency improvements from a business perspective 

Your ideal profile

• You hold a qualification on University level in a technical field, business administration or legal
• You have extensive experience in international procurement initiatives and Purchase-to-Pay process, with SAP and SRM knowledge, outstanding analytical and negotiating skills, and a solid understanding of international law and contracting
• You contribute through your mature and assertive personality, and bring strong change management & execution skills
• You apply excellent communications and negotiation skills (incl. business English C2 and German B2), practice strong intercultural sensitivity, along with a sharp eye for diversity and inclusion.
• You are a proactive, results-oriented team player: responsible, resilient, and autonomous, with a can-do attitude and a exemplary compliance mindset

Our benefits

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days and part-time options
• In-house and co-funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, partially organic warm meals focusing on regional products
• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check-ups, physical therapy and more
• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad
• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter