Procurement Excellence Specialist managing procurement processes and support for BERNER. Focusing on supplier evaluation, process optimization, and implementation of digital solutions in procurement.
Responsibilities
Define, implement and manage support and administrative tasks for the entire function, involving all relevant stakeholders across the group and company
Analyze and forecast supplier rebates (bonuses), including their settlement
Serve as the point of contact for the Procurement Academy and related functions/tasks, processes & organization (development of training materials)
Own supplier evaluation from analysis through implementation
Contribute to and support the definition, implementation and further development of the process and system landscape (including data management) across the entire procurement organization, supporting all functional procurement departments and diverse stakeholders
Design and develop guidelines and templates for the department
Design and implement measures to automate and digitize purchasing processes, particularly through the targeted use of artificial intelligence (AI)
Requirements
Completed degree in business administration, commercial vocational training, or certified business specialist (Fachwirt)
Professional experience as a Project Manager / Procurement Excellence Specialist
Experience in procurement and purchasing is an advantage
Strong affinity for digitalization and IT applications
High motivation and strong self-initiative
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Communicative personality with a confident manner
Very good analytical skills
Independent and structured working style with assertiveness
Good written and spoken German and English
Willingness to travel (< 10%)
Benefits
JobRad (company bike leasing)
Commuter allowance / travel expense subsidy
EGYM Wellpass & Corporate Benefits
Company pension scheme
Training and professional development opportunities
Modern, well-equipped workstation
Free beverages and fresh fruit at the workplace
Company canteen in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne
Attractive discounts on our products in the BERNER online shop
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