Director Strategic Procurement - Industrial Solutions Business Group (m/f/d)

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Festanstellung
Vollzeit

BizLink is a global provider of connectivity solutions in the field of data and energy management. We provide solutions for industries following global megatrends such as electromobility, industrial automation, medical technology and data centers with cables and cable systems.

With flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and a corporate culture based on entrepreneurial thinking and acting, we rely on bright and courageous people with whom we can actively shape the future.

Join us.

In this key role, you will actively shape our company’s global procurement architecture, driving long-term competitiveness by securing optimal purchasing conditions and fostering high-impact supplier partnerships. You will lead your team to success by overseeing both strategic category management and operational project procurement, ensuring seamless delivery capabilities through proactive risk management and foresight. By designing resilient supply chains and optimizing procurement strategies, you will safeguard the business against volatility and directly contribute to our sustainable market leadership.

Your tasks:

Strategy & Governance: Ensure the continuous development and implementation of global procurement strategies and coordinate all global sourcing activities
Category Management: Enhance the existing category management and actively support major supplier negotiations and critical framework agreements
Project Procurement: Ensure that all project-specific sourcing requirements are met on time, adhere to budget restrictions, and meet the highest quality standards
Supplier Management: Oversee the entire supplier lifecycle - from identification and selection to long-term strategic development - based on cost, risk, and quality criteria
Supplier Escalation: Act as the ultimate point of escalation for critical supply chain issues and supplier disputes to ensure business continuity
Process Optimization: Continuously improve procurement processes and ensure comprehensive documentation and standardization
Risk Management: Proactively identify supply chain risks and mitigate them by establishing robust second-source alternatives
Reporting & KPIs: Maintain and optimize a global procurement reporting system, e.g. Spend Cube, track key performance indicators, and implement corrective measures when necessary
Stakeholder Management: Coordinate requirements and align procurement content across various international locations and departments
Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop your team members, fostering both high performance and personal growth

Your talents:

University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Procurement / Supply Chain Management
Several years of relevant experience in strategic global procurement with initial leadership experience
Proven track record in high-level negotiations and the ability to operate confidently in an international environment
Strong command of KPIs and the ability to translate complex data into transparent, actionable reporting
Proactive mindset with a strong drive for continuous process improvement
Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is required

Our offer:

Leadership of a highly qualified team, comprising direct reports and functional guidance to purchasing teams within the operating units
Challenging projects and varied tasks in an international, professional, dynamic, and team-oriented environment
Company-wide collaboration with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
Diverse development and promotion opportunities within the BizLink Group - nationally and internationally
Attractive remuneration consisting of a fixed and variable component
Self-determined, flexible working