• Develops the category strategy and implementation roadmap in alignment
with defined goals set by the Head of Indirect Procurement, ensuring consistency with the overall company strategy and divisional requirements.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders across the business to ensure organisational needs are met.
• Develops a strategy for standardization of specifications and identifying new
potential suppliers.
• Coaches the team within the category and across divisions, fostering collaboration.
• Conducts internal demand and supply market analysis to identify opportunities and risks within the category.
• Creates and maintains a pipeline of sourcing initiatives.
• Manages supplier claims proactively, in line with the overall supplier strategy.
• Leads supplier management and development activities to enhance performance and value delivery.
• Prepares and executes Request for Proposal (RfX) processes, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.
• Leads contract negotiations and establishes key supplier agreements to secure optimal terms.
• Conducts periodic supplier and contract reviews to assess performance and
compliance.
• Oversees order processing and payment activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Requirements
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Procurement, with a focus on Fleet &
Travel
• Experienced in managing a team.
• Proven Track Record in strategic and tactical procurement.
• Strong background in running RFx processes and contract negotiations.
• Ability to drive stakeholder alignment and make decisive calls to ensure procurement compliance.
• Experience managing supplier dependencies, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation measures.
• Effective communicator and negotiator.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contracts) and
data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI)
• Execution -Oriented Mindset: Ability to overcome uncertainties, meet deadlines, and deliver high -quality results in high -pressure environments.
Benefits Project start date: asap
Service time per Week: 100%
Notice period: 1 month
Language: English and German is a must