You take on price and contract negotiations in close coordination with your team lead.
This also includes targeted request for proposals and detailed bid comparisons.
You provide commercial input during contract preparation together with the team lead and continuously liaise with suppliers until final contract conclusion.
You identify and realize cost-saving opportunities by critically analyzing existing terms and delivery agreements and, if necessary, initiating supplier changes.
You autonomously manage a defined set of suppliers and independently develop tailored supplier strategies in close coordination with your team lead.
You are responsible for creating reports and detailed KPI analyses.
In addition, you ensure the careful maintenance of supplier contacts and data in our systems.
You are the primary contact in the business relationship, prepare supplier meetings independently, follow up afterwards, and keep all internal stakeholders informed after strategic meetings.
You actively connect suppliers with internal interfaces, support continuous improvement of procurement processes, and work closely and cooperatively with other departments.
You use data purposefully to solve problems, proactively contribute new ideas, and collaborate on cross-departmental process improvements.

You have at least 3 years of experience in procurement and partner management
You bring market and commercial understanding.
Product knowledge or initial exposure to areas such as access control technology, construction site supplies, or street furniture is a plus.
You have negotiation skills and the ability to assert yourself.
You are structured and work independently.
You are strong in data analysis and confident in using reporting tools.
Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken, and a confident manner complete your profile.
We welcome career changers, candidates with a university degree, or those with commercial vocational training.

Permanent employment contract in a future-proof industry
Partial mobile work and flexible working hours
An exciting working environment with plenty of scope for initiative and strategic design opportunities
Short decision-making paths and trusting collaboration in a committed, open-minded team
Free beverages, fresh fruit, and additional corporate benefits
Everyday appreciation – from small gestures to joint team events

Strategic Procurement Specialist

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