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As part of our growth, Raisin is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Procurement to join our global Finance team at Raisin GmbH. The position reports to the Vice President of Finance.
The Head of Procurement is leading and overseeing Raisin's global procurement strategy in alignment with the business objectives while complying with policies and regulations and adhering to Raisin's high audit, compliance and risk management standards. This individual will build and lead a procurement team and play a critical role in optimizing Raisin's procurement processes to drive efficiency, cost savings, and value across the organization. The Head of Procurement will be responsible for creating successful vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and implementing best practices to support Raisin's mission. The role will involve frequent interaction and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy and Operations
- Develop and implement a procurement strategy that aligns with Raisin ́s financial goals and operational needs.
Establish procurement policies, procedures, and performance metrics to ensure accountability and efficiency.
Vendor Management
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors that align with Raisin's quality and cost objectives.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing.
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Cost Management and Negotiations
- Negotiate contracts and agreements to achieve the best terms in regards to cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
Identify market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
Assess and mitigate risks associated with suppliers and procurement processes.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with cross-functional teams to understand procurement needs and provide tailored solutions.
Communicate procurement performance and key metrics to the VP of Finance and other stakeholders.
Technology and Innovation
- Leverage procurement technologies to automate processes, improve transparency, and enhance decision-making.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and introduce innovative procurement practices to the organization.
Your Profile
Education and Experience
Join our mission, join our team - and grow with us!
At Raisin, we care about each other and it is one of our top priorities to foster an open and caring environment in which everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Our culture is strongly driven by our ambitious team, which, connects more than 75 different nationalities.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
- Employee Development Budget of €2,000 and four full training days per year.
- Access to Babbel for continuous language learning.
- Hungry all the time? Snacks, daily fresh fruit as well as drinks provided at the office.
- Flexible working hours, home office and 28 vacation days.
- Enjoy more than 50+ different sports with Urban Sports Club: We subsidize your membership with more than €20 per month.
- Love cycling? With JobRad, lease the bike of your choice and enjoy tax savings, plus Raisin covers your monthly insurance costs.
- A company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge), which we support with 20%.
- Do you miss being in the office? The Deutschland Ticket gets you there, which we subsidize with €25 per month.
- You are moving from another country or city to join us? We will support your relocation.