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Freudenberg FST GmbH
8d ago

Director Global Procurement - Cost Efficiency & Excellence(m/w/x)

Weinheim
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Description

You will drive global procurement excellence by leading strategic transformations, building high-performing teams, and spearheading cross-functional initiatives to optimize costs and efficiency.

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Requirements

  • Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or comparable field
  • Extensive experience in strategic procurement within manufacturing
  • Track record in global cost optimization and transformation
  • Leadership experience in managing international cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in negotiation strategies and cost analysis
  • Excellent communication in German and English
  • Strategic mindset and confidence in complex negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Work Experience

approx. 4 - 6 years

Tasks

  • Develop and implement global sourcing strategies
  • Optimize total cost of ownership and efficiency
  • Design negotiation frameworks and methodological standards
  • Enhance procurement team capabilities through coaching
  • Build and lead an international procurement organization
  • Establish high-performing Cost Management Teams
  • Lead cross-functional cost-reduction and VAVE programs
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Sales
  • Manage procurement dashboards and KPI systems
  • Lead strategic transformation and business excellence initiatives
  • Standardize and professionalize global procurement processes

Tools & Technologies

BATNAVAVEMarginal costingCost structure analysisBenchmarking

Languages

GermanBusiness Fluent

EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Other Benefits

  • High strategic visibility

Startup Environment

  • Performance-driven working environment

Purpose-Driven Work

  • Purposeful working environment

Informal Culture

  • Respectful and responsible collaboration
  • Culture of trust-based decision-making

Diverse Work

  • Diverse and challenging projects

Career Advancement

  • Attractive development perspectives
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