Senior Procurement Manager (Governance, Systems & Strategy)
On-site · Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany
Job Summary
Senior Procurement Manager will oversee annual spend across a broad network of 200+ suppliers and act as the central governance, systems and strategic support function within procurement. The role spans Manufacturing and EPC Procurement, driving scalable governance frameworks, process standardisation, and deployment of contract templates in partnership with Legal. Responsibilities include driving ERP/ticketing system integration, establishing transparent KPI frameworks and reporting standards, leading high-value supplier negotiations, and ensuring compliance across procurement activities. The role supports the Head of Procurement in transformation and organisational development and acts as a cross-functional problem solver across projects, categories and regions. Requirements include a CIPS qualification (or working towards), a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration or economics (or other relevant subject), at least 3 years’ procurement experience, proficiency in procurement systems, data analysis and contract management, strong negotiation and stakeholder-engagement skills, and fluency in English and German.
Required Qualifications
- CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration or economics (or other relevant subject)
- at least 3 years’ experience in a Procurement role
- Strong experience in procurement processes, governance, systems and strategy
- preferably in EPC and Manufacturing Procurement
- Proven people leadership capabilities
- Proficient in procurement systems, data analysis and contract management
- Excellent commercial understanding and negotiation capability
- Strong analytical and structured mindset
- Ability to operate across functions and senior stakeholders
- Proficient in written and spoken English and German language
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