Head of Strategic Procurement (m/w/d)
Core
Leading and developing strategic procurement for the Maritime Cranes division, managing a team of ~20 and overseeing supply chain strategy, supplier partnerships, and cost optimization.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement manager (head of function)
Builds
Strategic sourcing programs, supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for maritime crane production materials.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (maritime cranes, offshore equipment)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost analysis, team leadership, market analysis, risk management
Preferred skills
Experience in machinery/plant manufacturing, knowledge of contract law, international business acumen (via careerplan.io/jobs/12288-4953545845-S-head-of-strategic-procurement-mwd-at-liebherr-rostock-gmbh)
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems
Responsibilities
Lead strategic and operational procurement for the Maritime Cranes division; Develop and implement material group, supplier, and risk strategies; Negotiate and finalize framework agreements for production materials; Manage supplier partnerships and conduct performance evaluations; Analyze national and international procurement markets; Define procurement KPIs and ensure target achievement; Represent procurement in product development and innovation processes; Drive continuous improvement in costs, quality, and delivery performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
