Senior Procurement Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic procurement of technical goods groups within complex project environments, collaborating closely with engineering and project management to drive cost optimization and supply chain resilience.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement manager (technical goods) (via careerplan.io/jobs/gf9db0d0-senior-procurement-manager-mwd-at-hays-ag)
Builds
Long-term sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and cost-saving initiatives for international large-scale projects
Domain
Manufacturing / Engineering / Technical Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, TCO/Target-costing, market analysis, Make-or-Buy decision making, technical specification evaluation
Preferred skills
Cross-functional team leadership, risk management, value analysis
Technologies
TCO, Target-Costing, Value Analysis
Responsibilities
Develop and implement long-term category and sourcing strategies; Conduct national and international contract and price negotiations; Build and develop strategic supplier relationships; Manage procurement activities within complex project structures; Collaborate with engineering, project management, and production teams; Perform market, risk, and competitive analyses; Identify and realize cost-saving potentials through supplier development and bundling; Evaluate technical specifications and drawings in coordination with technical departments; Participate in Make-or-Buy decisions and optimize the supply chain regarding cost, quality, and security of supply