We are currently seeking a Cluster Procurement Manager to lead and manage a team of 68 geographically dispersed site Fulfilment Center (FC) Procurement buyers around Hamburg. This individual will lead their team to provide meaningful procurement solutions and deliver against key performance indicators to contribute against regional procurement and local operational FC goals. They will integrate with key site and regional operational and support leaders driving procurement contributions for the indirect demand of internal customes.
Hire and develop a strong team able to deliver procurement solutions and scale with the network demands on a long term planning horizon
Direct team to develop and coordinate a reliable cost effective and evergrowing supply chain for locally managed goods and services
Ensure networkwide standardization for all procurement related processes and FC service activities
Partner with internal customers to positively influence spending and ensure good stakeholder engagement
Coordinate sourcing engagements as well as sourcing teams as you identify new opportunities and RFXs where appropriate
Discover opportunities to leverage and rationalize the supply base using smart critical tools and techniques
Implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with crossfunctional stakeholders and suppliers as you reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.
Participate with startup teams for new local FCs setting up local suppliers and services including working with crossfunctional teams to secure long lead time capital purchases optimizing indirect procurement supply chain and establishing multiyear contracts
Establish a range of services and supplies for crossfunctional teams while reducing cost and improving overall service of the supply chain.
Coordinate / participate in large crossfunctional network costout projects
Ability to abstract operational processes turn into a strategy and set targets to execute against and successfully deliver
Understanding of concepts such as Operational excellence Sustainability and Innovation in Procurement
Drive EU projects efficiently to improve process policies and ownership.
100 compliance to policies and procedures with operations partners
Achieve elimination of waste within FC Procurement processes in order to define best and standardized practice across the network
Bachelors degree and Masters degree or equivalent
Fluent in German
Extensive sourcing or operational experience
Must have previous people management experience
Project management skills and experience
Experience with tactical and strategic projects
Experience with sustainable Procurement
Familiarity with procurement systems e.g. Oracle Coupa and SAP
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills alongside willingness to learn proprietary systems
Presentation skills
Experience with metrics creation and data presentation
Advanced degree such as an MBA
Supply chain or Procurement certifications
Advanced Analytics skills and experience
Significant previous experience in Procurement/Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics/Ecommerce
High level of attentiontodetail
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