Lead (mfd) of Direct Procurement
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Lead (m/f/d) of Direct Procurement
Field of Work:Procurement
Location:Berlin
Legal Entity:KWS Berlin GmbH
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 16376
Lead (m/f/d) of Direct Procurement
KWS is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to assume the role of Lead (m/f/d) of Direct Procurementwithin our Global Business Operations team in Berlin. This position offers a compelling opportunity to build shape and further develop a Source-to-Pay (S2P) organization on a global scale with a clear mandate to establish structures drive decisions and implement best-in-class procurement practices.
We are looking for a candidate who combines strong strategic capabilities with a proactive solution-oriented mindset and brings relevant experience from the agri-business this leadership role you will report directly to the Head of Source to Pay. You fill the role by defining and executing procurement strategies across direct materials - e.g. treatments logistics and packaging while leading and developing an international team of 1014 category managers and tactical buyers.
Furthermore you will contribute significantly to the future of procurement at KWS shaping global standards processes and ways of working across the organization.
This is a permanent full-time position at our Berlin-based entity KWS Berlin GmbH.
Your new responsibilities:
Shape and drive theglobal procurement strategyfordirectmaterials such astreatments logistics and packagingLead develop and empower adiverse global teamas functional and disciplinary manager
Ensure the effective implementation of procurement strategies aligned with KWSs overall business objectives
Collaborate closely withProductionSeedTechBusinessUnits andGlobal Functionsto build strong stakeholder relationships
DriveTotal Cost of Ownershipinitiatives and contribute to the reduction ofCOGS
Strategically planningand continuouslyimprovingprocurement processes systems and category-specific solutions
Supportglobal rollouts ofS2P-related tools( TMSS S/4-based Order Management MRP other self-developed tools)
Develop and implement global commodity strategiesin line with business and market needs
Ensure compliance with procurement guidelines ethical standards and internal policies
Monitor industry trends and proactively adapt procurement strategies to changing business requirements
Build long-term value-creating supplier relationshipsand ensure effective supply risk management
Act as the first point of escalation for supplier-related issues and initiate corrective actions
Your skillset:
- Masters degree in business administration supply chain management or a comparable field
Extensive experience in strategic procurement within international mid-sized or large organizations - ideally within the agricultural sector or a related industry
Proventrack recordinleading teamsin complex global matrix environments
Stronganalytical and negotiation skills
Solid knowledge of procurement best practices includingbudget responsibility cost analytics contract management
A stronggrowthmindsetcombined with strategic and operational acumen
Empathetic leadership style that inspires trust ownership and development
Change-oriented mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
Excellentcommunication skills in EnglishGerman would be a good add-on withthe ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels
Our Offer:
- Interesting and varied job in a diverse international environment with the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas
- As a family business we are guided by the values of closeness reliability vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one
- Excellent work equipment and free car and bicycle parking spaces in our modern office in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg
- We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: capital-forming benefits Christmas and holiday pay childcare allowance 30d holidays flexible working hours holiday and Christmas bonuses company pension scheme JobRad and/or Jobticket
- True to our motto Make yourself grow we support the professional and personal development of our employees
We are looking forward to your application using our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the Apply button which you can find in the online ad.
About KWS
KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around 1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet corn cereals vegetables oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants resistance to diseases pests and abiotic stress. To that end the company invested more than 300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: Follow us on LinkedIn at
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About Company
KWS sät die Zukunft – seit 1856. Im Laufe vieler Jahrzehnte hat sich KWS SAAT zu einem innovativen und internationalen Saatgutspezialisten mit einem breiten Kulturpflanzenportfolio entwickelt.
