Procurement Manager

Job Tasks:

• Take full ownership of the procurement function, including line management responsibility for the procurement team. Drive the implementation of the Procurement 3.0 strategy.
• Design and execute a category management strategy with support from Finance, including a comprehensive spend cube analysis.
• Develop and implement efficient procurement processes, ensuring alignment with Beekeeper’s operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Lead the commercial negotiations for all agreements, ensuring the best price and best value, and proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Enhance cross-departmental relationships across the business.
• Design and implement a robust vendor management process, fostering strong vendor relationships while ensuring accountability for contractual obligations.
• Further develop and track key procurement KPIs (e.g., savings achieved, contract negotiation success,...) and report regularly to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all internal procurement processes, including Privacy and Infosec requirements, while maintaining a commercially sensible approach.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years leading a procurement function. Experience in SaaS and technology procurement is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and a proven ability to negotiate effectively, collaborating with Legal on contract-related matters.
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude and effectively handles ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally, engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 

Offer: 

• Duration of employment: 6 months
• Remote work
• Taking on interesting challenges in an international environment
• The opportunity to share expertise and gain new knowledge