Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

For our location in Gummersbach, we are looking for a Procurement Manager (m/f/d) starting at the earliest possible date.

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial aspects of procurement across the entire contract lifecycle - from the request for quotation (RFQ) to the end of the execution and warranty phase.

You will act as the main commercial contact for suppliers and serve as an interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders. Through your experience and insights from project execution, you will contribute to cost optimization, continuous process improvement, and achieving company KPIs.

Your Responsibilities:

• Managing the entire procurement process, from RFQ to purchase orders, contract negotiations, execution, and warranty phase.
• Selecting, qualifying, and managing suppliers, as well as maintaining the supplier database (PEPP).
• Conducting contract, price, and variation negotiations (Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Claims) to ensure optimal commercial terms.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, risk management, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Building and maintaining sustainable supplier relationships and ensuring a competitive supplier environment within assigned procurement packages (lots).
• Collaborating closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Sourcing, and Category Management teams to successfully implement project requirements.
• Monitoring market trends, innovations, and supplier developments to support and further develop sourcing strategies.
• Using data analytics to support decision-making, improve supply chain processes, and achieve procurement KPIs.
• Developing and optimizing procurement processes and tools using Lean principles and best practices.
• Building and applying product and specification knowledge to evaluate supplier offers and perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses.