The following challenges await you:

• In this role, you develop and manage global procurement strategies and policies that optimize costs, ensure quality, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• As a leader, you mentor and guide a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration, growth, and alignment with the company’s sustainability goals.
• By building and maintaining strong, long‑term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders worldwide, you secure reliable partnerships that support business objectives.
• Through effective negotiation of high‑value contracts, you achieve favorable commercial terms and mitigate risks across key sourcing categories.
• By continuously analyzing market trends, industry developments, and relevant data, you support informed decision‑making and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• At all times, you ensure that sourcing activities comply with ethical standards, responsible‑sourcing principles, and company policies.

Your Profile:

• Degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; alternatively equivalent professional experience
• Deep knowledge of global procurement processes, including supplier evaluation, strategic sourcing, and contract management
• Strong negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills for managing complex agreements
• Proven stakeholder‑management capabilities across diverse teams and regions
• Leadership experience with focus on team guidance, collaboration, and achieving shared goals
• Solid understanding of market analysis and ability to derive strategic insights
• Confident communication skills in English for operating in an international environment

Your Benefits:

• Attractive compensation - in addition to the good remuneration package, there are rich social benefits of a responsible family business
• Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between the years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. earlier retirement)
• Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations
• Modern working environment - Ergonomic workstation in open space office with modern equipment, laptop of choice, two additional screens, iPhone (also for private use) and height-adjustable desks
• Additional benefits - subsidies for public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day