Senior Purchasing Manager responsible for procurement strategy and operations in a dynamic media house. Overseeing vendor processes and managing supplier negotiations in Berlin, Germany.
Responsibilities
Responsibility for strategic and operational procurement in relevant commodity groups (e.g., Tech, SaaS, Sales, Marketing, Services)
Analysis, implementation and continuous improvement of our procurement and supplier processes
Negotiation of contracts and terms at regional and national level
Conducting tenders, market and price analyses, and supplier evaluations
Driving automation, process improvements and digital procurement tools
Close collaboration with our Shared Service Center at holding level, especially on compliance, contract management, reporting and process harmonization
Coordination with internal stakeholders from IT, Product, Editorial, Finance & Legal
Further development of procurement KPIs and supplier management structures
Requirements
At least 6 years of professional experience in strategic and operational procurement, ideally in the digital, media or tech industry
Confident contract management and strong negotiation skills
Experience working with digital tools (ERP, SaaS or procurement systems)
Strong commercial, analytical and process-oriented thinking
Communicative, proactive and solution-oriented personality
Fluent German and good English skills
Willingness to work in a matrix structure and strong ability to collaborate with the Shared Service Center
Benefits
Creative freedom within a team where ideas are valued and you can implement your vision at an innovative media company in the heart of Berlin
Flat hierarchies with short decision-making paths and direct communication
Subsidized BVG company ticket and contribution to company pension scheme
Free digital subscriptions to Tagesspiegel & Tagesspiegel Plus, Handelsblatt and Die Zeit
Opportunities for professional development via the online platform Masterplan to advance your career
A 38.5-hour workweek with 30 days of vacation (for a full-time position) to ensure you have enough time to rest
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