Global Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

We shape the future of work – shape it with us!

We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.

We are looking for ambitious & motivated people who want to contribute shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.

Join TAKKT Group – we are looking for a motivated person to strengthen our team as a Global Procurement Manager to shape new worlds of work!

The 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.

Where You Make An Impact

Develop and implement short-, mid- and long-term procurement & sourcing category strategies (single/multiple sourcing, global vs. local sourcing, etc.)

Own cost, risk and innovation management within the relevant category

Build, evaluate and continuously develop a global, competitive and resilient supplier base

Provide functional leadership and professional guidance to the Category Buyer

Prepare and lead complex contract and price negotiations

Use raw material, commodity indexes and supplier performance facts in negotiations to mitigate price rises

Undertake fact based supplier performance management through scorecards / KPI’s

Set up and manage RFQs, tenders and award processes

Analyze sourcing markets, trends, technologies and geopolitical risks

Builds ESG / sustainability into sourcing criteria

Cooperate closely with Product Management and SCM as a direct Business Partner

Because You Matter

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Flexible working hours with a hybrid model require 60% office presence .

Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces, and a collaborative atmosphere

What Makes You Be the Perfect Fit

University degree in business administration, industrial engineering or comparable qualification

Minimum 5 years of experience in an international buying, procurement environment. Retail buying or manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage.

Highly confident personal style and fluent in spend and price data

Proven track record in developing and executing global procurement and sourcing strategies

Understands finance terminology, eg P&L, ROI etc

Familiar with working in matrix structured, collaborative environments

Proven negotiation and contract management skills

Strong experience in should-cost & TCO modelling, supplier evaluation and risk management

Solid project management background

• •Business fluent English; additional languages are an advantage
• •Confident user of ERP systems and eSourcing tools

• •Knowledge of SRM Tool usage an advantage
• •Please note : CVs must be submitted in English for consideration

• Ready To Join Us?
• Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – shape new worlds of work!