Join to apply for the Senior Manager Purchasing (m/f/d) - Germany role at Mutares Italy.About MutaresMutares SE & Co. KGaA, Munich (), acquires medium-sized companies and parts of groups with headquarters in Europe that are being sold in the course of a repositioning process at their owners and show a clear potential for operational improvement.
Mutares actively supports and develops its portfolio companies with its own investment and consulting teams as well as through acquisitions of strategic add-ons.
Our goal is to acquire companies with a turnover of EUR 100 to 750 million.
The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth of the portfolio company.Within our OPS team, we are looking to hire a team member with a successful track record in Purchasing with a continuous improvement attitude and an entrepreneurial mindset.
This role will be located at portfolio companies, on site across Europe.Your TasksResponsible for procurement activities and their strategic and operational development within the portfolio company.Lead the assigned portfolio team technically and disciplinarily according to clearly defined goals.Conduct price and value analysis and make or buy decisions.Identify improvement opportunities across all external spend, map and improve internal purchasing processes, and implement measures to generate tangible benefits to the company's overall financial situation.Work closely with the Mutares Purchasing team to leverage synergies across the wider portfolio.Your ProfileA relevant academic background (e.g., Business, Economics, or a comparable field).
Around 6 to 10 years of experience in leading procurement improvement programs for manufacturing companies, with knowledge of end-to-end purchasing processes.Skillful negotiator with entrepreneurial leadership, success-oriented, dynamic working method, and problem-solving abilities.Fluency in English, German, and one other European language is a plus.Willingness to travel 4 days per week across Europe (typically Mon-Thu) and proficiency in MS Office Suite.What Mutares offersWorking as part of a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team.Exciting environment with changing challenges and tasks for ongoing personal and professional development.Attractive remuneration with flexible working hours.Intensive onboarding in a collegial environment.Regular team events and offsites.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionPurchasing and Supply Chain
#J-18808-Ljbffr