Your responsibilities and impact working as a Procurement Manager Utilities and Facility Expenses EMEA will be:

• Manage procurement operations:
  • Monitor and improve ethics, cost reduction, and sourcing strategies.
  • Diversify critical item suppliers and control costs.
  • Cultivate strong supplier relationships and meet annual cost reduction targets.
• Optimize utility and facility expenses:
  • Develop cost-cutting strategies and evaluate supplier performance.
  • Identify new suppliers and stay updated on market trends.
• Lead procurement projects:
  • Negotiate contracts and seek cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ensure quality, delivery, and cost performance of assigned commodities.
• Foster supplier partnerships:
  • Organize annual business review meetings with key suppliers.
  • Act as a liaison between manufacturing sites and the sourcing team.
• Promote best practices and procedures:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete sourcing projects effectively and efficiently.

Skills, qualifications and interests you need to succeed in this role:

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree within a relevant field of study (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering)
• At least 3-5 years of experience in strategic procurement and/or category management related with Utilities and Facility Expenses 
• Being an autonomus worker who is able to set and establish priorities
• Showing strong negotiation and communication skills, proactivity and goal-orientation
• Experience in project management are required. You are able to design, plan and manage projects. 
• Strong business acumen and passion for entrepreneurship, with a focus on critical commodity oversight.
• Proficiency in business performance measurement and alignment with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Skill in customer relationship management and formulating effective customer strategies.
• Proficiency in data management and analytics for decision-making.
• Expertise in financial analysis, including cost-saving scenarios and tracking purchase price performance.
• People management skills are a plus 
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, other languages are a plus
• Good MS Office skills, Access, Ariba and SAP usage experience (or similar ERP systems)
• Availability to travel within the EMEA area 
• Holding a valid drivers license

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary 
• Opportunity to work in the office in Fürth, Nürnberg or Ingolstadt
• Hybrid work model 

Your future company:
You will be working for a global manufacturing company that is focused in cutting tools, tooling systems, and wear-resistant materials. They provide solutions to industries such as metalworking, mining, construction, and aerospace by offering products and services that improve productivity and efficiency in machining and material processing operations. 

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