Indirect Procurement Manager

Join a dynamic and innovative international manufacturing company as an Indirect Procurement Manager, where you will play a key role in shaping and executing the European indirect procurement strategy, optimizing procurement costs, and leading a multidisciplinary procurement team.

In this position, you will be responsible for managing indirect procurement categories across European sites, including Logistics, MRO, IT, Telecommunications, Facility Management, Professional Services, Human Resources, Marketing, and Travel.

• Develop and implement the European indirect procurement strategy across multiple procurement categories.

• Define, monitor, and achieve annual indirect spending plans, budgets, and cost-saving targets.

• Establish category management strategies and sourcing plans, and coordinate their execution.

• Lead high-value procurement negotiations and support strategic supplier selection decisions.

• Develop, consolidate, and manage the supplier portfolio across Europe.

• Oversee framework agreements, service contracts, and supplier agreements.

• Harmonize procurement processes, approval systems, and corporate policies throughout the European organization.

• Lead supplier performance evaluations, business reviews, and escalation processes.

• Drive cost-reduction, digitalization, localization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with Logistics, Maintenance, Production, IT, HR, Finance, Facility Management, EHS, and other business functions.

• Monitor and report procurement KPIs, savings, costs, and procurement-related risks to senior management.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, International Trade, or a related field.

• Minimum 8–10 years of procurement experience, including significant exposure to indirect procurement.

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in a team lead or managerial role.

• Proven experience in category management, tendering processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management.

• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

• Practical experience with ERP/SAP systems.

• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Strong financial and commercial acumen with demonstrated cost optimization experience.

• Experience in project management and change management.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive, electronics, battery manufacturing, or other multinational industries.

• Experience supporting greenfield investments, plant start-ups, or rapidly growing organizations.

• Professional certifications in procurement or project management (e.g., CIPS, PMP).

• Knowledge of the Chinese language.

• Opportunity to work in an international and rapidly growing manufacturing environment.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

• Long-term career prospects within a stable and expanding organization.