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As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better. \nWe are looking for ambitious & motivated people who want to contribute shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.\nJoin TAKKT Group - we are looking for a motivated person to strengthen our team as aGlobal Procurement Manager to shape new worlds of work! \nThe Global Procurement Manager is responsible for the strategic management and development of one or more category groups across the entire lifecycle. The role ensures long-term supply risk management & compliance, continuity of supply, price rise mitigation, optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) and continuous development of the global supplier & sourcing portfolio.\nWhere You Make An Impact\nDevelop and implement short-, mid- and long-term procurement & sourcing category strategies (single/multiple sourcing, global vs. local sourcing, etc.) \nOwn cost, risk and innovation management within the relevant category \nBuild, evaluate and continuously develop a global, competitive and resilient supplier base \nProvide functional leadership and professional guidance to the Category Buyer \nPrepare and lead complex contract and price negotiations \nUse raw material, commodity indexes and supplier performance facts in negotiations to mitigate price rises \nUndertake fact based supplier performance management through scorecards / KPI’s \nSet up and manage RFQs, tenders and award processes \nAnalyze sourcing markets, trends, technologies and geopolitical risks \nBuilds ESG / sustainability into sourcing criteria \nCooperate closely with Product Management and SCM as a direct Business Partner \nBecause You Matter\nCompetitive salary and benefits package. \nFlexible working hours with a hybrid model require 60% office presence. \nModern office location with ergonomic workspaces, and a collaborative atmosphere \nWhat Makes You Be the Perfect Fit\nUniversity degree in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable qualification \nMinimum 5 years of experience in an international buying, procurement environment. Retail buying or manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage. \nHighly confident personal style and fluent in spend and price data \nProven track record in developing and executing global procurement and sourcing strategies \nUnderstands finance terminology, eg P&L, ROI etc \nFamiliar with working in matrix structured, collaborative environments \nProven negotiation and contract management skills \nStrong experience in should-cost & TCO modelling, supplier evaluation and risk management \nSolid project management background \nBusiness fluent English; additional languages are an advantage\nConfident user of ERP systems and eSourcing tools \nKnowledge of SRM Tool usage an advantage \nPlease note: CVs must be submitted in English for consideration \nReady To Join Us?\nThen apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. 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