Global Procurement Expert (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Process Leadership
• Design, standardize, and roll out global procurement processes and tools.
• Identify process gaps and lead improvement projects across regions.
• Ensure harmonization and synchronization of digital procurement workflows.

Clear operational procurement / purchasing process expertise
Solid understanding of end-to-end operational procurement (e.g., P2P, requisitioning, ordering, approvals,
supplier master data
• Purchaseâ€'toâ€'Pay (P2P)
• Requisition & order management
• Supplier onboarding, master data
• Operational buying channels & compliance

Data Analytics & Reporting
• Own reporting for supply chain tools and dashboards.
• Analyze procurement-related data to derive strategies, implement new tool features and improve data
quality.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable insights for management.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Lead initiatives involving IT, finance, and operations.
• Represent procurement in global operations and business process engineering projects.
• Currentâ€'state mapping
• Painâ€'point identification
• Gap analysis

Essential Business Skills

Experience with modern procurement toolsets (eâ€'sourcing, SRM, contract management, catalog/content
systems) is beneficial.
• Strategic Sourcing - Ability to understand procurement terminology and sharing of best practices.
• Financial Acumen - Understanding of cost management and TCO analysis.
• Data Analytics - Proficiency in interpreting complex datasets for decision-making.
• Performance Management - KPI development and dashboard reporting.
• Process Excellence - Expertise in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Technology Savvy - Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa) & Power BI.

Critical Soft Skills
• Influencing & Communication - Ability to engage stakeholders across cultures, functions and levels.
• Collaboration - Strong team player with cross-functional coordination skills.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability - Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving solutions. Strong acumen in understanding the root cause of a problem.
• Change Management - Skilled in guiding teams through process and system transformations ensuring sustainable change.
• Analytical Mindset with Creativity - Combine structured thinking with innovative approaches.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering (Master degree preferred).
• 5+ years in global procurement or supply chain roles with project leadership experience.