Corporate Purchasing role at Messe Berlin focusing on EU-wide procurement and vendor negotiations. Engaging in strategic purchasing and contract management with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
Independently carry out EU-wide procurement procedures, taking into account the applicable procurement requirements and all legal conditions.
Lead the execution of national tenders.
Provide procurement support to the business units for the assigned commodity group priorities in the areas of services, fleet, and operational supplies.
Conduct negotiations and contribute to the continued development of procurement (e.g., spend analyses, application of total cost of ownership (TCO) approaches).
Requirements
Completed bachelor’s degree in business administration or a technical field, or an IHK-certified specialist qualification (Fachwirt) with proven many years of professional experience in the procurement of services.
Good knowledge of EU procurement law.
Initial experience in public-sector procurement and procurement experience in the services commodity group.
Strong user skills with standard software, including the MS Office suite, and experience with SAP R/3 MM, Vergabemanager, and IT procurement systems.
Good English language skills.
Several years of experience in independent project management.
As a Category Specialist at Phoenix Group, manage indirect procurement services and supplier relationships across various categories. Focus on strategy development, sourcing negotiations and cost savings initiatives.
Gestionnaire Achats Senior at Etam responsible for optimizing product purchase performance and inventory management. Collaborating with commercial management and product teams for strategic planning.
Strategic Category Manager at Miele leading marketing and planning for premium product lines. Collaborating with teams to enhance brand performance through insights and innovative strategies.
Head of Procurement driving global procurement function for Pipedrive. Building strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships across a multi - national organization.
Associate Director managing procurement for capital projects, sourcing suppliers for automation, construction, and engineering at Lilly. Collaborating to ensure project delivery aligns with business objectives.
Procurement Policy Officer supporting engagement and communication for the Chief Procurement Officer in the Department of Transport and Planning, contributing to procurement knowledge and capability building.
Procurement Support Officer providing administrative support to supplier contracts in Melbourne. Liaising with stakeholders and managing procurement systems for the Procurement Support Team.
Procurement Policy Specialist leading change initiatives for Department of Transport and Planning. Responsible for Whole of Victorian Government procurement initiatives and project delivery.
Purchase Analyst at Inspired Education Group responsible for managing material purchasing processes. Ensuring quality, timely supply, and compliance with internal policies.