Senior Manager Procurement (m/f/d)

Description

Discover your exciting role

As a Senior Manager Procurement (m/f/d) you will take on a strategic leadership role, overseeing sourcing activities for complex, high-value work packages in engineering and construction projects. You will lead your team and ensure alignment with business objectives, driving efficiency and innovation across procurement processes.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading cross-functional collaboration, and have a passion for delivering high-quality, customized solutions, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing industry.

We are looking for a Senior Manager Procurement (m/f/d) to join our team in Stuttgart or Dresden.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Procurement: Lead the procurement process for Engineering and Construction Services, MEP Equipment from market analysis and supplier engagement to contract award and performance management.
• Negotiations: Support commercial negotiations and contract drafting in collaboration with legal and project teams.
• Supplier Management: Build strong, long-term supplier relationships, negotiate on equal footing, and act as an escalation point for availability, quality, or cost issues.
• Performance Management: Manage supplier performance through KPIs, regular reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leadership: Provide functional and disciplinary leadership for strategic procurement teams that specialize in a certain area of expertise, e.g. CSA, Mechanical, Process and Electrical.
• Team Development: Support the professional development of your team through regular feedback sessions and clear target setting.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal policies, EU procurement regulations, and sustainability objectives.
• Process Improvement: Challenge existing structures and establish efficient processes.

Show your expertise

• Degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience in strategic procurement with a strong focus on large construction and engineering projects
• Proven track record of delivering procurement strategies for large scale projects
• Understanding of project delivery models (EPC, EPCM, etc.) and contract management
• Proven leadership experience and strong negotiation skills
• Advanced IT skills, especially MS Office and ERP systems (ideally SAP S4 / HANA, SAP ARIBA)
• Experience working in a multinational, matrixed organization
• Willingness to travel and ability / enthusiasm to lead and motivate a team
• Fluent in German and English with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What we offer you

• Are you looking for challenging projects? We offer you the opportunity to actively participate in customized, large-scale technological projects in engineering and construction.
• Do you appreciate working in a multidisciplinary environment? We are the right place for you.
• Your start at Exyte: Onboarding, on the job training and a variety of online and classroom trainings (e. g. language training German or English) offered via our extensive Learning Management System.
• Buddy-System: Several weeks of close familiarisation with your colleagues in the team.
• Work-Life-Balance: We offer you the flexibility to switch between office, mobile working and working on site.
• Keep fit: Strong body, strong mind. Exyte subsidises your fitness contract through Qualitrain at over 5,000 locations in Germany.
• You want to actively shape the future? At Exyte you will find the innovative and constantly growing environment you need for that. So, what are you waiting for? Become part of this change!

Contact:

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Rakowsky via E-Mail at lisa.rakowsky@exyte.net

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.