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 responsibilities
Procurement Transformation & Strategic Projects
Lead 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 performance
Drive structured project management for strategic procurement initiatives, ensuring clear governance, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes
Support the development and maturity of Category Management practices across all divisions, including methodology, strategy frameworks, category analytics, market intelligence
Partner with Procurement leadership to identify strategic value creation opportunities across cost, risk, innovation, and supply resilience
Facilitate collaboration across Procurement, Operations, IT, Sustainability, and Finance to deliver project outcomes and continuous improvement
Procurement Learning & Development
Develop and maintain Procurement ways of working, including category management frameworks, sourcing methodologies, governance standards, and best-practice playbooks
Lead the development of the Procurement Academy, establishing structured learning paths across category management, negotiation, supplier management, sustainability, and strategic sourcing
Support Category Managers in strategy development, providing methodologies, coaching, and structured knowledge sharing to strengthen category management maturity
Develop procurement knowledge assets, including templates, toolkits, case studies, and best-practice routines and repositories to accelerate capability building across the organization
Promote data-driven decision making, leveraging category analytics and market intelligence to support sourcing strategies and procurement performance improvement
Procurement Sustainability
Lead 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 customers
Support initiatives related to Scope 3 emissions reduction, resource efficiency, and lifecycle impact improvements across key procurement categories
Collaborate with Group Sustainability, Category Managers, and Supply Chain to integrate sustainability considerations into category strategies and procurement decisions
Define, track, and report sustainability KPIs and program progress in alignment with Franke's sustainability commitments
Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
Owner of the Procurement governance including routines from the Procurement Leadership Team (PLT)
Coordinate procurement transformation and sustainability reporting, performance tracking, and governance routines
Communicate progress and engage stakeholders across Procurement leadership, internal functions, and suppliers
Monitor ESG regulations, sustainability standards, and best practices to ensure alignment and compliance
Engage suppliers to improve sustainability performance, transparency, and compliance with Franke's standards and expectations
Your skillset
5-10 years of experience in Procurement, Project Management and Sustainability in an international environment
Experience with procurement transformation projects, supplier management, and process improvement initiatives
Strong experience with financial modelling, business cases, and data-driven decision-making enablers
Experience working on sustainability, responsible sourcing, or ESG initiatives within supply chains
Project Management experience with multi-function and cross-country complexity
Familiarity with procurement processes, supplier management, and sourcing strategies
Experience with data analysis, KPI tracking, and reporting
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and procurement digital tools
Strong communicator with excellent facilitation and training capabilities
Collaborative, structured, and comfortable working in a matrix environment
High learning agility, resilience, and proactive ownership
Ability to balance strategic perspective with hands‑on execution
Fluent in English; German and additional languages are an advantage
What we offer
Openness to your ideas, a collegial working atmosphere at all levels and a hands‑on mentality
A wide range of learning opportunities from language to management training through our Franke Academy
Easy access from railway station and highway
Free parking
At least 5 weeks holiday and 5 additional compensation days
Staff restaurant
Free coffee drinks from espresso to latte macchiato
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