Procurement Excellence Manager (m/f/d)

Role overview

A global, market-leading manufacturing business is looking for a Procurement Excellence Manager to shape and run its procurement operating model on a worldwide basis. This role will be responsible for the processes, tools, governance, and reporting that support procurement performance across the organization.

Compensation and location

• Base pay is €90,000 to €110,000 per year, with no bonus component.
• This is a remote position available within Germany and the Netherlands.

What you will do

• Build and sustain a global procurement framework that supports consistency, compliance, and scale.
• Create and align procurement policies, workflows, and governance practices.
• Design governance and reporting packs that help stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Take ownership of the procurement KPI model, including metric definitions and measurement approach.
• Develop automated dashboards and reporting solutions to improve visibility into performance and insights.
• Work closely with Finance and IT to keep spend and savings data aligned in one trusted source.
• Drive procurement digital transformation efforts, including system rollout, better data quality, and automation.
• Lead improvement initiatives that cut down manual work and shorten cycle times.
• Train and coach procurement teams to strengthen capability across the function.
• Coordinate with Category, Regional, Operational Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Sustainability, Finance, and IT stakeholders.

Experience and requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in procurement excellence, transformation, governance, or process leadership.
• Demonstrated success in performance management, analytics, and standardising processes.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms and BI/reporting tools.
• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.