Procurement Lead

Everyone's story matters. Come shape your story with us at Riverty.

But where does that take you?
To one of our 30 hybrid workspaces – designed for exchanging ideas, learning from others, and shaping the way we work. An international community of over 4,000 people, representing almost 80 nationalities across 11 countries. United by one mission: Combining empathy, advanced technology and data-driven insights to keep people and businesses in flow. With payments made for them. So that they don't have to worry about it.

And there's more:
We are part of the family-owned Bertelsmann group. Established. Corporate. In a fast-paced industry. We enable flexible payments in various industries, simplifying the financial management of known brands and helping people repay debt to build financial confidence. In short: shaping FinTech.

We are looking for a
Procurement Lead (m/f/d)
(unlimited, full-time) Join our team at our locations in Baden-Baden or Verl – flexible working conditions available
Purpose of the Role:
As our Procurement Lead (m/f/d) you are responsible for developing and executing global procurement strategies that align with Riverty's business goals with a direct reporting line into the Riverty Board. This role ensures process and cost efficiency, supplier management, compliance and risk mitigation, and stakeholder management balancing operational and strategic needs across all (strategic) sourcing activities.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Establish Procurement as a central function and build an international procurement team
• Develop and implement global procurement strategies and processes
• Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and strategic supplier negotiations
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive innovation and performance
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers for goods and services
• Manage contract lifecycle ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., ESG, DORA, supply chain laws)
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business units to align procurement goals
• Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities to inform procurement decisions
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalization of procurement processes
• Mentor and guide the procurement team
• Utilize procurement tools for automation and reporting to monitor spend analytics and supplier performance metrics

What you bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 7–10+ years of strategic procurement experience in an international environment, with proven track record in supplier negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and procurement operations
• Strong knowledge of ESG and compliance principles, digital procurement tools, and experience in financially regulated institutions (a plus)
• Fluent in German and English
• Strategic thinking, business acumen, and data-driven decision-making
• Leadership and communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Ability to handle both strategic and operational procurement topics with a hands-on mentality
• Adaptability, change management, and collaboration across teams and projects

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer. We value the diverse perspectives that a diverse workforce brings to the table. Therefore, we are actively looking for people who enrich our company through their identity, background and personal experiences, with or without a disability.

Benefits:

• At Riverty, you can be who you are. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and a culture of appreciation, enriched by our employee networks.
• Prioritize your health with supported sports and leisure activities.
• Take advantage of our numerous training and development opportunities Enhance your skills with training offered by the Bertelsmann University, language courses, or leadership training.
• Benefit from our discounts on Bertelsmann products and financial incentives.
• With our diverse work models, you can tailor your work to your preferences. Take advantage of mobile office, flexible working hours, and part-time models.