Strategic Procurement Manager Infrastructure

Company Description

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a background in buying technical equipment and passion for driving procurement strategies? Then this job is for you!

With passion and diligence, our Beverage Procurement Team accounts for the procurement of a huge variety of materials and services required to give life to our can. As part of this team, the “Strategic Procurement Manager Infrastructure” is responsible to strategically manage and optimize our international supplier portfolio for all technical equipment needed at our production sites globally.

Job Description

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT

In this role you’ll develop and implement procurement strategies in the area of technical equipment to ensure our standard of cost, time and quality. To identify areas for improvement and savings, you’ll also perform market research for technical products and monitor and analyse trends.

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

In this role you’ll drive the implementation of our standard supplier management framework by identifying, qualifying, and developing potential suppliers based on the need of our production sites. You’ll use your expertise to identify opportunities to harmonize and optimize our supplier portfolio. To establish a secure supply chain, you’ll also develop and execute supplier strategies, which includes negotiating supplier contracts, measuring supplier performance, ensuring supplier due diligence and engagement in risk management.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

In addition, you’ll establish and maintain regular communications with the relevant business unit stakeholders regarding pertinent sourcing activities.

CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY

In this role you’ll have the exciting opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives, improve internal procurement processes and to make a tangible impact on the company's production set-up and supply chain globally. You’ll also have the chance to work within a global team and internal clients across the whole supply chain of Red Bull’s beverage business.

Qualifications

University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field. Alternatively, you bring a technical education (e. g. HTL) with proven experience in the field

Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the area of technical Procurement

Strong technical understanding

Ideally experience in the FMCG or a related industry with understanding of corresponding supply chain processes

Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of contracts

Experience in project and process management

Attention to detail and ability to make decisions under pressure. High level of personal energy and drive

Strong analytical mind. Advanced level Microsoft Excel skills, SAP desirable

English fluent, German very good skills required

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 2.805,00 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented 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.