Head of Procurement / Procurement Leader

Role Overview

Join us as Head of Procurement in the Mannheim area where you will actively shape our supply chain. This role goes beyond managing orders; you will strategically and operationally lead procurement, ensuring material availability and supplier management at our production site. Your leadership will have a significant impact on delivery reliability, cost structures, and inventory sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop procurement and warehouse teams.
• Take full responsibility for both strategic and operational purchasing activities.
• Ensure dependable material supply for production needs.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships, negotiating prices and contracts.
• Manage and evaluate supplier performance concerning quality, punctuality, and costs.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures and efficiencies.
• Optimize inventory levels and working capital.
• Contribute to new product launches, engineering changes, and make-or-buy decisions.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, quality, logistics, and finance departments.
• Analyze key metrics and continually improve purchasing and supply chain processes.

Candidate Profile

• Several years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in leadership or readiness to take on a management role.
• Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and relevant procurement metrics.
• Methodical, analytical, and problem-solving approach to work.
• Exposure to technical production settings is advantageous.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

Challenges and Impact

• Directly influence delivery capabilities and customer satisfaction.
• Manage material costs and overall company margin.
• Enhance supplier performance and reliability.
• Drive inventory optimization and working capital efficiency.
• Ensure long-term stability and robustness of the supply chain.

What We Offer

• High-visibility leadership role within the company.
• Significant autonomy with streamlined decision-making processes.
• International collaboration as part of a global organization.
• A motivated team and an open corporate culture.
• Personalized training and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and modern workplace conditions.
• Long-term career prospects in a growing manufacturing company.

Next Steps

If you are ready to take responsibility and actively influence the future of our supply chain, we look forward to receiving your application.