Teamlead Strategic Procurement; m​/f​/d

In the role of “Team Lead Strategic Procurement (m/f/d)” you will be responsible for leading a small international team in the strategic procurement of Services and Banknote Processing Systems. You ensure a high‑quality supplier management while taking cost, performance and risk aspects into account.

• Professional leadership and development of the global, intercultural team for Strategic Procurement of the C‑segment systems and third party services
• Co-design and implementation of the global procurement strategy for third party services and the C‑segment
• Preparation and analysis of data and evaluations for regular reporting to management and stakeholders
• Implementation and execution of appropriate Key Account Management strategies with partners, suppliers and service providers
• Ensuring a stable supply chain and an optimal pricing basis with our suppliers
• Negotiation of existing and new procurement framework agreements and policies in cooperation with our legal experts, using existing portals for supplier development
• Maintaining strong supplier relationships with strategically important OEM and EMS suppliers, including risk management
• Assessing of market situations, leveraging both analog and digital networks, and exploring new approaches for the strategic development of your area of responsibility

• Completed academic degree, e.g., in Business Administration, Business Law, or Industrial Engineering or similar education
• Several years of experience in a global strategic procurement organization, with relevant professional expertise and methodological competence; ideally, procurement experience in the Asian market (i.e. China, India, Japan); occasional travel to our suppliers is required
• Initial experience in international team leadership, as well as leadership and methodological skills to manage an intercultural network
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications and experience with relevant procurement tools such as iValua; knowledge of SAP would be desirable Highly analytical mindset and holistic, process‑oriented approach
• Confident demeanor combined with an empathetic and diplomatic approach
• Excellent communication skills with business‑fluent English and German, both spoken and written

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.