Copy of Head of Indirect Procurement

vor 16 Stunden

München, Deutschland zooplus SE Vollzeit

**Company Description**:

- More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year.At this stage in Zooplus’ growth journey, there is now a need to build new capabilities in indirect procurement, including developing strategic sourcing capabilities, robust cost savings initiative pipeline management, and spend controls in alignment with FP&A. Consequently, zooplus wishes to appoint a new Head of Indirect Procurement that can build these capabilities and a procurement approach suitable for a large, but still entrepreneurial, organisation internally.

Directly reporting to the CFO, this hire will lead a team of 5 based in Munich & Vienna. Spend responsibility is c. EUR 250m (and growing) in categories such as IT, marketing, customer care, travel, facilities, etc. This individual will also offer support in the areas of packaging and logistics, who manage their spend directly, and will collaborate with the Head of Direct Purchasing to advance common procurement capabilities (such as eSourcing) across the company.

The Head of Indirect Purchasing will be responsible for managing & executing both strategic and operational procurement with overall goals of:

- Generating savings of 8-15% on 30% of spend year after year
- Improving contracting/renewal workflow to be more efficient, faster, and with status visibility to stakeholders
- Build trusting relationships with all levels of stakeholders
- Ensure a balanced approach to risk regarding legal safeguard for the company.
- Maximizing working capital potential through payment term optimization

Essential Tasks:
The Head of Indirect Purchasing is responsible for enhancing and continuously improving the department to drive business value. This includes:
Management of a department of currently 5 procurement professionals
- Professional and disciplinary responsibility of 5 hybrid resources in two countries
- Developing the skills of the team, particularly in strategic sourcing (to include market profiling, internal needs/usage analysis, advanced RFPs, negotiations, contracting, and implementation)
- Being able to identify the necessity to add new members to the department and integrate them
- Managing and prioritisation of initiatives and activities within the department
- Providing a process and KPI driven working culture

Key communicator and influencer within the corporation
- Report directly to the Chief Finance Officer; provide insights and recommendations as to spending, collaborate on target setting, and seek sponsorship to drive indirect procurement objectives
- Engage and communicate with all relevant stakeholders of all levels, including the executive committee, the broader stakeholder base, suppliers, etc.
- Educate the organization in advanced procurement to earn support for the next level of value creation

Launch and manage effective operating routines
- Proactively build and manage a hearty pipeline of procurement initiatives, and manage them through a cadence of pipeline meetings, steerco meetings, and other levels of governance
- Be responsible for a strong annual savings target and team with FP&A to ensure spending controls; co-develop and deploy reporting, decision trees, and validation process. Participate in the annual budget process.
- Engage with executive committee stakeholders and their teams in a disciplined way
- Creating/ establishing/ managing strategies on how to involve supporting departments (e.g. legal, data protection, compliance etc.)
- Creating and improving scalable processes for each and every context and commodity
- Challenge existing rules and status quo to further optimization projects and initiatives
- Coordinate all relevant initiatives also for subsidiaries and branches (10) within the corporation

Creating sustainable savings and legal safeguard
- Develop capabilities in and lead the team to effectively drive strategic sourcing, including advanced RFPs and demand/specifical optimization
- Develop procurement strategies and advise management and requesting stakeholders in associated approaches and processes
- Negotiate contracts commercially and legally, with a balanced risk approach

Optimizing processes
- Optimize workflow that will expedite operational procurement; engage with stakeholders to ensure processes meet their needs and monitor effectiveness
- Leverage gen AI wherever possible to ensure team focuses on strategic work over tactical work

**Qualifications**:

- 8+ years of relevant working experience in an indirect purchasing related domain(s), preferably with a some in IT (e.g. Software), thereof 4+ years with disciplinary leadership experience
- MBA/Master's Degree (preferred)
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and ability
- Ability to operate both strategically, tactically and operationally in a fast-

  • Copy of Head of Indirect Procurement

    vor 16 Stunden

    80331 München, Deutschland zooplus SE Vollzeit

    **Company Description** More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year. At this stage in Zooplus’ growth journey, there is now a need to build new...

  • Head of Procurement

    Vor 2 Tagen

    München, Deutschland Planet A Foods Vollzeit

    Head of Procurement (w/m/d) Your mission At Planet A Foods, we are revolutionizing the food industry to protect the planet we love. by perfecting centuries-old fermentation technology, we offer healthier alternatives and can save up to 500 Mt of CO2 per year! ...

  • Head of Chemical Engineering

    vor 3 Wochen

    Garching bei München, Deutschland Radical Dot Vollzeit

    **Your Mission** Radical Dot is hiring for a **Head of Chemical Engineering** who will fearlessly lead efforts on the scale up development of our breakthrough technology. We are an early-stage start-up; hence we are looking for a versatile and flexible leader, able to adapt to an ever-changing environment, support his team with quick problem solving and...

  • Head of global Procurement

    vor 1 Monat

    Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland BBS Automation GmbH Vollzeit

    Die BBS Automation GmbH entwickelt und fertigt innovative und flexible Automationstechnik für internationale Kunden aus den unterschiedlichsten Branchen. Unsere Unternehmenskultur ist geprägt von kurzen Entscheidungswegen, selbstständigem Handeln und Freiraum für eigene Ideen. Gemeinsam mit den Marken Kahle, teamtechnik und HEKUMA gehört BBS Automation...

  • Director of Procurement Digital Transformation

    vor 1 Woche

    Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland HARMAN International Vollzeit

    About HARMAN HARMAN is a technology leader dedicated to enhancing lives through innovation. Our culture thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to making a positive impact. At HARMAN, you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and take pride in your work every day. About the Role We are seeking a visionary leader to guide our procurement...

  • Director of Procurement Digital Transformation

    vor 2 Wochen

    Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland HARMAN International Vollzeit

    About HARMAN HARMAN is a technology leader dedicated to enhancing lives through innovation. Our culture thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to making a positive impact. At HARMAN, you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and take pride in your work every day. About the Role We are seeking a visionary leader to guide our procurement...

  • Director of Procurement Digitalization and Processes

    Vor 3 Tagen

    Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland HARMAN International Vollzeit

    About HARMAN InternationalHARMAN International is a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN International you can grow, make a...

  • Director of Procurement Digitalization and Processes

    Vor 3 Tagen

    Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland HARMAN International Vollzeit

    About HARMAN InternationalHARMAN International is a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN International you can grow, make a...

  • Category Head

    vor 1 Monat

    München, Deutschland Siemens AG Vollzeit

    Knowledge for the world of tomorrow.We develop networks that supply our cities with light and heat thoughtfully, and we know our way around automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. For these and many other future projects, we need thoughtful problem solvers who bring skills, creativity, and dedication to the table. People...

  • Head of design

    vor 2 Monaten

    München, Deutschland Suitex International Vollzeit

    Germany - Munich - 30 Agosto 2012ID - IN12-01share onLeading sportswear Company based in  the South of Germany is looking for a talented enthusiastic and willing senior HEAD OF DESIGN.English Speaking, she/he will have to run a team of creative Designers, will have to travel taking part to the most important Exhibitions and create innovative collections.The...

  • Junior Copy Editor Korean

    vor 2 Wochen

    München, Deutschland mytheresa.com Vollzeit

    München Creative Junior **Junior Copy Editor Korean**: **WHAT YOU WILL DO**: - Write creative copy for daily business including brand biography, newsletters, homepage and social content - Write accurate and concise product descriptions following tone of voice - Sub-edit product descriptions and monitor their accuracy as well as tone of voice -...

  • Head of Sales Dach

    vor 4 Wochen

    München, Deutschland Mollie Vollzeit

    **Your Opportunity** Mollie is on a mission to become the most loved Payment Service Provider in Europe. DACH is a focus market for our international growth. We are looking for an experienced Head of Sales to strengthen our commerce team in Germany. You’ll help Mollie grow by leading an exceptionally high-performing Direct Sales team, responsible for...

  • Head of Early Years

    Vor 5 Tagen

    München, Deutschland St. George's, The British International School - MunichMunich Vollzeit

    **St. George's, The British International School - Munich** Munich Expiring soon Quick apply **Salary**: Internal pay scale based on experience (including social and health insurance) + benefits + relocation allowance where applicable **Job type**: Full Time, Fixed Term **Start date**: January 2025 22 September 2024 **Job overview**: **Head of Early...

  • Copy editor

    vor 3 Wochen

    München, Deutschland Mytheresa.com GmbH Vollzeit

    To support our Copy Editing team, we are searching for a Copy Editor Chinese (f/m/d) to be based in our Munich office.WHAT YOU WILL DOWrite accurate and concise product descriptions in an inspiring, editorial tone for daily uploads.Write copy for daily business including newsletters, homepage, and social content.Sub-edit copy across all channels, providing...

  • Head of the IT department

    vor 4 Wochen

    Garching bei München, Deutschland Max-Planck-Institut für Astrophysik Vollzeit

    The Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA) is a world-leading research institute in the field of theoretical astrophysics. A first-class IT infrastructure is of central importance for the scientific success of the institute. Therefore, the MPA is looking for a Head of the IT department Reference number 03/2024 The position includes the following...

  • Head of the IT department

    vor 4 Wochen

    Garching bei München, Deutschland Max-Planck-Institut für Astrophysik Vollzeit

    The Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA) is a world-leading research institute in the field of theoretical astrophysics. A first-class IT infrastructure is of central importance for the scientific success of the institute. Therefore, the MPA is looking for a Head of the IT department Reference number 03/2024 The position includes the following...

  • Procurement Specialist

    vor 3 Wochen

    Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland European Southern Observatory (ESO) Vollzeit

    About the Role:The Contracts and Procurement Department within the Directorate of Administration plays a crucial role in overseeing the procurement process. This is executed in alignment with the Organisation's policies regarding contract awards for goods and services, as outlined in the Financial Rules and Regulations and the ESO Procurement Rules and...

  • Interim Head of Accounting mit Konsolidierungserfahrung

    vor 1 Monat

    München, Deutschland Michael Page Vollzeit

    Interim Head of Accounting mit Konsolidierungserfahrung (w/m/d)lange Laufzeit Firmenprofil Unser Kunde ist ein namhaftes Unternehmen im Bereich Pharmazie. Aufgabengebiet Aufsetzen der Erstkonsolidierung in Excel von bis zu 14 GesellschaftenLeiten des AccountingteamsDurchführen der Monats- und Jahresabschlüsse nach HGB Anforderungsprofil Erfahrener Head...

  • Head of Global IP Operations

    vor 2 Wochen

    München, Deutschland Giesecke+Devrient GmbH Vollzeit

    G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an...

  • Procurement Specialist

    vor 3 Wochen

    Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland European Southern Observatory (ESO) Vollzeit

    Within the Directorate of Administration, the Contracts and Procurement Department plays a pivotal role in executing the procurement process. This is conducted in accordance with the Organisation's policies for awarding contracts for supplies and services, as outlined in the Financial Rules and Regulations and the ESO Procurement Rules and Regulations. Our...