Strategic Procurement Manager

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
In this role you will identify qualify and develop suppliers according to the dedicated product category ensuring alignment with our overarching category strategy. You will develop and execute supplierspecific strategies to optimize performance and maintain a competitive edge. A key responsibility will be to ensure stateoftheart sustainability knowledge and proactive practices within your supply base driving our commitment to environmental stewardship. You will perform comprehensive supplier performance management conducting thorough due diligence to maintain high standards. Additionally you will actively manage supplier risks introducing and overseeing risk mitigation plans to safeguard our supply chain integrity.

STRATEGIC & TACTICAL PROCUREMENT
You will develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for Point of Sale (POS) products ensuring that our sourcing initiatives align with broader business objectives. Your responsibilities will include identifying evaluating and selecting suppliers to guarantee the best value quality and reliability for our products. You will negotiate contracts terms and prices with suppliers securing favorable agreements that benefit the company. Leading the full tender process from project briefing documentation to the final supplier decision you will ensure a competitive and transparent bidding process that achieves optimal results. Your expertise will be critical in driving cost efficiencies and enhancing supplier relationships to support our business growth.

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
You will implement execute and monitor defined category strategies within your supply base ensuring alignment with overall company goals and objectives. This involves continuous analysis and optimization of sourcing practices to maintain competitive advantage. By closely collaborating with crossfunctional teams you will ensure that category strategies are effectively integrated and executed.

ESG
Furthermore you will ensure Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) compliance to required standards by closely collaborating with Red Bulls Procurement Governance function. This entails staying abreast of the latest ESG regulations and best practices integrating these standards into supplier agreements and sourcing processes. By maintaining rigorous compliance you will contribute to Red Bulls commitment to ethical practices and corporate social responsibility enhancing our reputation and minimizing risk.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a related field. Masters degree is a plus.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English.

Five or more years of professional experience in a comparable role.

Extensive experience in strategic procurement and supplier management preferably within the POS or Cooling Appliances products sector.

Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing favorable terms.

Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work in xfunctional teams.

Experienced in working within a fastpaced environment within a global organization.

Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.

Advanced level Microsoft Excel skills.

SAP MM/S4 knowledge is mandatory.

Experience in the beverage or consumer goods industry is a plus.

SAP Ariba (SLM CLM and Sourcing Module) knowledge is preferred.

Additional Information :

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position which is EUR 2.229 gross per month. However our attractive compensation package is based on marketoriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.

As an employer we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age skin colour religion gender sexual orientation or origin.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime