Procurement Transformation & Sustainability Manager (f/m) 100%About FrankeWe, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow's demands.Procurement Transformation & Sustainability Manager (f/m) 100%We are looking for a Procurement Transformation & Sustainability Manager to drive the transformation of Franke's procurement organization while embedding sustainability into sourcing and supplier management. In this role, you will lead cross?functional initiatives, support strategic category management with analytics and market intelligence and contribute to key business projects such as supplier strategy development, RFQs, and make?or?buy decisions. In parallel, you will advance sustainable procurement practices, including responsible sourcing, supply chain transparency, and Scope 3 emissions reduction, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers.Your responsibilitiesProcurement Transformation & Strategic ProjectsLead cross-functional procurement transformation projects (Buy vs Make analysis, M&A integration support, cost models, operating model improvements, cost transformation initiatives), aimed at strengthening procurement capabilities, governance, and performanceDrive structured project management for strategic procurement initiatives, ensuring clear governance, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomesSupport the development and maturity of Category Management practices across all divisions, including methodology, strategy frameworks, category analytics, market intelligencePartner with Procurement leadership to identify strategic value creation opportunities across cost, risk, innovation, and supply resilienceFacilitate collaboration across Procurement, Operations, IT, Sustainability, and Finance to deliver project outcomes and continuous improvementProcurement Learning & DevelopmentDevelop and maintain Procurement ways of working, including category management frameworks, sourcing methodologies, governance standards, and best-practice playbooksLead the development of the Procurement Academy, establishing structured learning paths across category management, negotiation, supplier management, sustainability, and strategic sourcingSupport Category Managers in strategy development, providing methodologies, coaching, and structured knowledge sharing to strengthen category management maturityDevelop procurement knowledge assets, including templates, toolkits, case studies, and best-practice routines and repositories to accelerate capability building across the organizationPromote data-driven decision making, leveraging category analytics and market intelligence to support sourcing strategies and procurement performance improvementProcurement SustainabilityLead the implementation of Franke's Sustainable Procurement agenda, focusing on Responsible Procurement and Sustainable Sourcing pillars, to increase supply chain transparency and deliver sustainable value for our customersSupport initiatives related to Scope 3 emissions reduction, resource efficiency, and lifecycle impact improvements across key procurement categoriesCollaborate with Group Sustainability, Category Managers, and Supply Chain to integrate sustainability considerations into category strategies and procurement decisionsDefine, track, and report sustainability KPIs and program progress in alignment with Franke's sustainability commitmentsGovernance, Reporting & Stakeholder EngagementOwner of the Procurement governance including routines from the Procurement Leadership Team (PLT)Coordinate procurement transformation and sustainability reporting, performance tracking, and governance routinesCommunicate progress and engage stakeholders across Procurement leadership, internal functions, and suppliersMonitor ESG regulations, sustainability standards, and best practices to ensure alignment and complianceEngage suppliers to improve sustainability performance, transparency, and compliance with Franke's standards and expectationsYour skillset5-10 years of experience in Procurement, Project Management and Sustainability in an international environmentExperience with procurement transformation projects, supplier management, and process improvement initiativesStrong experience with financial modelling, business cases, and data-driven decision-making enablersExperience working on sustainability, responsible sourcing, or ESG initiatives within supply chainsProject Management experience with multi-function and cross-country complexityFamiliarity with procurement processes, supplier management, and sourcing strategiesExperience with data analysis, KPI tracking, and reportingKnowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and procurement digital toolsStrong communicator with excellent facilitation and training capabilitiesCollaborative, structured, and comfortable working in a matrix environmentHigh learning agility, resilience, and proactive ownershipAbility to balance strategic perspective with hands-on executionFluent in English; German and additional languages are an advantageWhat we offerOpenness to your ideas, a collegial working atmosphere at all levels and a hands-on mentalityA wide range of learning opportunities from language to management training through our Franke AcademyEasy access from railway station and highwayFree parkingAt least 5 weeks holiday and 5 additional compensation daysStaff restaurantFree coffee drinks from espresso to latte macchiatoA world of opportunities - for our people, and maybe for you?Silja Kleiner, HR Manager is looking forward to the first contact with you. 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