Director of Procurement Excellence

vor 6 Monaten


Munich, 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.We are looking for a seasoned **Director of Procurement Excellence** to lead our dynamic team, driving innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational brilliance. Drive strategic initiatives that optimize procurement, supplier relations, and supply chain efficiency. Your expertise will transform automation, cost-effective sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration, achieving procurement efficiency and exceptional product quality.

As a **Director of Procurement Excellence**, you will ensure:

- ** Strategic Procurement**: Develop and execute growth-aligned strategies while collaborating cross-functionally.
- ** Supplier Relations**: Cultivate strong vendor partnerships and standardize advantageous terms.
- ** Team Leadership**: Lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering growth and expertise.
- ** Efficiency Enhancement**: Streamline procurement and introduce AI-driven automation.
- ** Market Expertise**: Stay ahead with trends and innovate procurement strategies.
- ** Risk Mitigation**: Proactively manage risks and develop contingency plans.
- ** Strategic Procurement**: Develop and execute growth-aligned strategies while collaborating cross-functionally.
- ** Supplier Relations**: Cultivate strong vendor partnerships and standardize advantageous terms.
- ** Efficiency Enhancement**: Streamline procurement and introduce AI-driven automation.
- ** Market Expertise**: Stay ahead with trends and innovate procurement strategies.
- ** Risk Mitigation**: Proactively manage risks and develop contingency plans.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, procurement technology, and market trends.
- Proven track record of optimizing procurement operations, reducing costs, and enhancing supplier relationships.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
- Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments and levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in procurement software, data analytics, and supply chain management tools. Experience with ML and Generative AI preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, or CPM are a plus.

**Additional Information**:
With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 10 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with colleagues in different locations remotely or face-to-face at the office.

**Our benefits**:
20% discount in our zooplus shop
Internal and external training
Team events
✈️ 28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
️ Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)
Company mobile phone for work and personal use

Want to know more? Learn more about who we are and what we do and visit our LinkedIn company profile.

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.



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