Head of Strategic Procurement (m/f/d) Wholesale - Remote

Overview

Our client is a competent and reliable partner in all areas of house and sanitary technology. With high-quality products and services, this family-owned business has been impressing numerous customers for over 90 years. Currently, it employs over 1,000 staff at 33 international locations. To drive further successful growth, we are looking for a Head of Strategic Procurement (m/f/d) Wholesale for the complete range (bath, heating, and ventilation). Here you have the opportunity to contribute and develop in an international environment. Fundamental values such as trust, cooperation, and working at eye level are highly valued.

In Short

• Continuous and creative development of product groups in the sanitary sector, considering market trends and based on KPIs
• Building and expanding a small team in the non-food area
• Negotiating commercial terms and concluding procurement contracts with suppliers
• Developing medium- and long-term procurement strategies
• Analyzing and further developing product groups and introducing new brand concepts
• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as operational purchasing, sales, etc.

Requirements

• Completed studies or relevant training, preferably with a commercial background
• Solid professional experience in strategic procurement in SHK or related fields (DIY and/or sanitary)
• Solid experience in leading multiple employees
• Strong communication and persuasion skills
• Diplomacy and the ability to speak the "language" of producers
• A strong understanding of numbers and confident handling of KPIs

Benefits

• A balanced work-life balance, the possibility of mobile working, and 30 days of vacation entitlement
• An attractive compensation model and a company car for private use
• Additional benefits such as asset-building benefits or occupational disability insurance at special conditions