Senior Procurement Manager (mwd)

Since 2017 HiSERV has been transforming the GSE (Ground Support Equipment) market through outstanding quality high flexibility and fair transparent pricing. We manage and offer our customers a young modern fleet of more than 14000 units. With short-term rentals pay-per-use models and real-time tracking we optimally meet our customers needs. Our clients include renowned companies in ground handling airlines and airports across Europe. By using innovative digital solutions we provide reliable data to optimize usage and costs. We offer a wide range of additional services related to GSE rental: consulting maintenance fleet management training and more.

For our location in Schönefeld we are looking for a

Senior Procurement Manager (m/w/d)

Your Tasks:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term procurement strategies aligned with business objectives. Lead cost-saving initiatives and drive operational efficiency.
• Supplier & Contract Management: Identify evaluate and manage supplier relationships. Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks. Monitor supplier performance and resolve disputes.
• Provide functional leadership for Procurement team members ensuring alignment with processes standards and strategic objectives.
• Process Optimization: Improve procurement processes and adopt innovative sourcing practices. Implement and manage procurement technologies and systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance Legal and other departments to align procurement activities. Support sustainability initiatives through strategic sourcing.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to procurement policies ethical standards and regulatory requirements. Analyze procurement metrics and report on performance and savings.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement and strategic sourcing preferably within the aviation or ground support equipment sector.
• Excellent negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage large-scale supplier contracts and complex procurement projects.
• Proficiency in procurement management software and tools.
• Proficient in German and English both verbal and written.
• Drivers licence.

We offer you:

• A highly interesting and non-standardized area of responsibility with plenty of room for autonomy and creativity.
• Individual training and development opportunities.
• A permanent employment contract in an internationally successful growing company.
• 30 days of annual vacation.
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent accessibility just a 5-minute walk from Schönefeld S-Bahn station.
• Free parking spaces.
• Regular team events and a collegial work environment.