Head of Sourcing Indirect Germany (f/m/d)

Our client, based in Augsburg, is a listed provider of services. The Group is represented in more than 30 countries with over 20,000 employees. Due to the further professionalization of the German purchasing department, we are looking for a

• Member of Global Procurement Team
• Disciplinary Lead and development of Sourcing Managers and/or Sourcing Specialists within assigned category cluster(s)
• Responsible for developing category strategy with Category Manager for assigned categories and accountable for aligning category strategy and initiatives with functional leaders on country level (e.g. Country COO, CIO)
• Drives the Salix and Pre-Sourcing Process in close collaboration and alignment with local functional leaders and within Global Procurement
• Drives cooperation and collaboration with internal stakeholders (Functional Departments) for assigned category cluster and Procurement Operations

• Extensive procurement experience esp. in assigned category cluster(s)
• Strong communication skills
• Expert negotiator
• Thinks and acts globally and economically, beyond the boundaries of their own country to represent the interests of the Group