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RERed Bull

Strategic Procurement Manager - Indirect Categories(m/w/x)

Elsbethen
from 2,760 / month
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Shaping demand and defining strategy for indirect categories at Red Bull. Minimum 4 years in indirect procurement, with RFX and negotiation experience required. Idea realization, opportunity seizing.

Requirements

  • Advanced Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or long-term experience
  • Minimum 4 years in Indirect Procurement
  • Proven experience in sourcing and procurement (RFX, benchmarking, negotiations)
  • Solid knowledge of category management and Source-to-Contract processes
  • Experience with procurement systems and standards
  • Ability to apply commercial methods (TCO, negotiations) for stakeholder decisions
  • Experience within sustainability framework and reporting
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Project management skills
  • Proactive, continuous improvement mindset
  • Entrepreneurial 'can-do' attitude
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent contracting skills
  • Excellent influencing skills
  • Ability to operate confidently in dynamic environment
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Analytical mindset
  • Structured problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy

Tasks

  • Act as a trusted business partner for strategic procurement
  • Provide insights and recommendations for fact-based decisions
  • Engage early with budget owners to optimize value
  • Proactively connect with stakeholders to shape procurement approaches
  • Maintain collaboration with Finance and Legal for aligned plans
  • Communicate procurement's value contribution clearly and consistently
  • Conduct market research for indirect products and services
  • Analyze pricing, availability, and supplier dynamics
  • Identify spend opportunities and define priorities
  • Develop and improve category strategies
  • Drive annual and ad-hoc category strategy refreshes
  • Design structured plans for large initiatives and tenders
  • Liaise with stakeholders for strategic sourcing and negotiations
  • Define goals and negotiation tactics
  • Lead or participate in tender processes and supplier negotiations
  • Ensure transparent and fact-based decision-making
  • Maintain documentation from intake to contract handover
  • Identify and onboard suitable suppliers
  • Share supplier management practices with departments
  • Participate in supplier meetings to drive innovation
  • Run regular supplier performance and risk reviews
  • Embed ESG requirements in procurement activities
  • Ensure compliance with HQ procurement standards
  • Support governance compliance across buying activities
  • Enhance spend, supplier, and contract transparency
  • Develop and improve reporting and dashboards

Work Experience

  • 4 years

Education

  • Vocational certification

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • Germanis a plus

Tools & Technologies

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Teams

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • Market-oriented salaries

Other Benefits

  • Diversity and inclusion support
  • Opportunity seizing

Career Advancement

  • Potential and strengths development

Purpose-Driven Work

  • Idea realization
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