Director Procurement for Global IT & Services (m/f/x)
What you'll do
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management:
- Together with the team develop and execute comprehensive, multi-year category strategies for all areas of responsibility, including:
- Tech: SaaS/Software licensing, cloud services (IaaS, PaaS), hardware, data centers, telecommunications, and IT professional services.
- Payments: Payment gateways, processors, fraud & risk management solutions, acquiring banks, and alternative payment methods.
- Corporate Services: Professional services (Consulting, Legal, Audit), People Services (Benefits, Recruitment, Translation, Training), and Travel.
- For major suppliers, lead the full strategic sourcing lifecycle, including market analysis, RFP/RFI/RFQ development, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
- Establish and manage robust relationships with strategic suppliers to foster innovation, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
- Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of category managers and procurement specialists.
- Set clear objectives and key results, provide regular feedback, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Allocate resources effectively to ensure strategic priorities are met.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership:
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with senior-level stakeholders, especially in Tech, P&O and Finance in the central HQ and in the local markets.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing market intelligence and expert guidance to inform strategic decisions.
- Promote Indirect Procurement holistically across the business.
- Risk Management & Procurement Excellence
- Identify and deliver significant cost savings and value-add opportunities across all managed categories.
- Provide input for budgets, forecasts, and reports on procurement metrics.
- Proactively identify and mitigate third-party risks, including financial, operational, compliance, and data security risks, particularly within the IT and Payments domains.
- Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and legal/regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, policies, and systems.
- Leverage data analytics and technology to enhance decision-making and category insights.
- 10+ years of experience in indirect procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership/management role.
- Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise in sourcing complex IT (especially SaaS and Cloud) and/or Payments categories.
- Proven track record of leading complex negotiations for multi-million dollar contracts and delivering significant cost savings and value.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a passion for developing talent.
- Outstanding communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior executives.
- Strong analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience in a high-growth, global technology, FinTech, or e-commerce company.
- Hands-on experience with e-procurement platforms such as Workday, Coupa, or Ariba, and CLM systems and sourcing systems.
- Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
- Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
- Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.
- Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!
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