We are currently establishing a new Procurement function as part of a broader transformation and growth phase. In this context, we are looking forward to welcoming you as our new Procurement Expert at our headquarters in Cologne.
If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a culturally certified Great Place to Work® company with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference, we look forward to your application!
Your main duties will be:
- Owning and continuously improving end-to-end procurement and vendor management processes across the group
- Managing and coordinating procurement activities including supplier sourcing, onboarding, purchasing, and vendor management
- Requesting, evaluating, and comparing quotations, proposals, and supplier offers
- Negotiating commercial terms, pricing, and procurement conditions with suppliers and service providers
- Coordinating procurement processes for software, IT services, licenses, equipment, and operational services
- Acting as the main point of contact for procurement-related supplier matters
- Supporting contract coordination and collaborating with Legal on supplier agreements and procurement documentation
- Identifying, assessing, and supporting mitigation of procurement, supplier, and operational risks
- Ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies, approval workflows, and documentation standards
- Maintaining procurement records, supplier documentation, and procurement-related reporting
- Monitoring supplier performance, contractual obligations, renewals, and procurement activities
- Developing, standardizing, and maintaining procurement templates, guidelines, and operational procedures
- Representing Procurement in cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT, Office Management, and operational teams
- Supporting audits, compliance activities, and procurement-related due diligence processes