Product Owner – Procurement

Role Overview

• To fulfill our mission, we are looking to hire a Product Owner (m/f/d)
• Procurement as soon as possible.
• You will be part of our large and motivated IT team and will help further develop the processes and software solutions around procurement and supply chain management.
• Design and conceptualize, together with the team, sophisticated solutions for the areas of (strategic) procurement and supply chain management, including the management of complex purchasing conditions and rebates.
• Manage the entire ordering process with our suppliers, always aiming to optimize transport costs, reduce waste, and improve availability.
• Integration of our central warehouses.
• Through requirements management you define the product backlogs and thereby develop the product strategy and vision.
• Collect and analyze requirements from stakeholders and translate these business requirements into technical requirements.
• Write and refine user stories and acceptance criteria so that an up-to-date and well-understood backlog is always available.
• Plan and prioritize releases, including their schedules and contents, and ensure quality.
• You make well-founded decisions that maximize product value and ensure stable operations. You are responsible for the integration and operation of external software solutions as well as the implementation of in-house developed solutions.
• Close collaboration with development teams, relevant IT departments, and stakeholders is important to you, and you promote an open and transparent communication culture.

Requirements

• You have completed a degree in (business) computer science, business administration, logistics, or a comparable discipline, or you have extensive professional experience in similar topics.
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in requirements management and are familiar with the challenges of modern software development.
• Tools/platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office have been part of your daily toolkit for years.
• You have an agile mindset; teamwork, communication, and transparency are important to you.
• You are accustomed to applying these principles in distributed and multilingual teams.
• You have strong German and English skills, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Work-life balance – Shape your workday flexibly according to your needs and enjoy the freedom to work remotely.
• Commuter ticket & company bike – So not only your working hours are flexible.
• Start-up perks – Enjoy complimentary drinks and the occasional game of table football or table tennis as a break from work.
• flaschenpost Learning – Create your personal learning journey and expand your know-how through diverse and innovative training programs.
• Buddy program – Your flaschenpost buddy will support you with advice and assistance during onboarding.
• State-of-the-art technology – We place great value on progress and innovation.
• Team and networking events – Stay active and get to know your colleagues through corporate sports, game nights, and regular social meetups.
• Corporate benefits – Take advantage of discounts and offers at online shops and fitness studios.
• Social responsibility – Donate blood during working hours and help save lives.