Senior Buyer

**_Location_**_: Berlin or remote_ We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Buyer (f/m/d). This role is focused on implementing procurement processes to identify addressable spend to deliver both savings and strong relationships with new and existing vendors. It is a highly visible role with a significant focus on business partnering and execution. The role holder will own strategic categories/business units to drive improvements in products and services for the best prices and terms. **YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE**: - Together with internal stakeholders you will define the purchasing roadmap of your spend categories, supporting both ad-hoc spend >25K as well as significant contracts with key vendors 0.5 - 5M - You will work alongside other Procurement Specialists covering a diverse range of categories that will include: - Marketing (specifically Digital & Offline Media) - Tech (SaaS, Infrastructure, Hardware & Licensing) - Professional Services & Human Resources - Real Estate (Property, Facilities & Services) - You will negotiate beyond the basic negotiation practices to deliver maximum value for FREENOW, also in very difficult negotiation positions - You will analyse the current and future spending as well as the current purchasing procedures - You will establish and maintain positive relationships with key strategic suppliers - You will represent FREENOW in supplier negotiations - As a service provider for the whole group you will gain cross-functional trust and respect, and will build expertise for strategic categories - You will identify and drive improvement initiatives aiming to optimise costs while ensuring best quality services - You will ensure that the procurement process is followed consistently - You will help to design and implement a purchasing system **TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE**: You should have a consolidating and reliable character, highly self-motivated, who thrives in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment. You are offering both an understanding of numbers and people. Further key aspects of your profile are: - At least 2-3 years in a management consulting company or procurement role with a focus on procurement - Ability to support multiple annual spend cycles with specific examples of the addressable spend identified and savings achieved - You seek feedback from others, as you see potential in it to grow and develop - Proven track record of negotiating with partners from a range of different European Countries, having a good awareness of procurement practices and standards from different markets (ideally: Germany, UK & Ireland, Spain but open to other markets) - You are confident to go into internal discussions and win the otherside through strategically communicated arguments - Solid understanding of processes and the confidence to manage projects and people successfully - You have fluent spoken and written English and German skills - You have a good working knowledge of ERP and Excel **BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL**: - Fully remote or hybrid working models - Free Udemy e-learning access - Sabbatical & special leave policies - Subsidised gym membership - Birthday, 24th + 31st December off - Partner product discounts - Employee Benefits card - Employee assistance program **Plus more local benefits depending on your work location** **DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION**: FREENOW is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work. **SEE WHAT OUR AWESOME COLLEAGUES SAY ABOUT US**: