Director Strategic Procurement - Industrial Solutions Business Group (m/f/d) in Großmehring, Roth

BizLink is a global provider of connectivity solutions in the field of data and energy management. We provide solutions for industries following global megatrends such as electromobility, industrial automation, medical technology and data centers with cables and cable systems.With flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and a corporate culture based on entrepreneurial thinking and acting, we rely on bright and courageous people with whom we can actively shape the future.Join us.Director Strategic Procurement - Industrial Solutions Business Group (m/f/d)In this key role, you will actively shape our company’s global procurement architecture, driving long-term competitiveness by securing optimal purchasing conditions and fostering high-impact supplier partnerships. You will lead your team to success by overseeing both strategic category management and operational project procurement, ensuring seamless delivery capabilities through proactive risk management and foresight. By designing resilient supply chains and optimizing procurement strategies, you will safeguard the business against volatility and directly contribute to our sustainable market leadership.Your tasks:Strategy & Governance: Ensure the continuous development and implementation of global procurement strategies and coordinate all global sourcing activitiesCategory Management: Enhance the existing category management and actively support major supplier negotiations and critical framework agreementsProject Procurement: Ensure that all project-specific sourcing requirements are met on time, adhere to budget restrictions, and meet the highest quality standardsSupplier Management: Oversee the entire supplier lifecycle - from identification and selection to long-term strategic development - based on cost, risk, and quality criteriaSupplier Escalation: Act as the ultimate point of escalation for critical supply chain issues and supplier disputes to ensure business continuityProcess Optimization: Continuously improve procurement processes and ensure comprehensive documentation and standardizationRisk Management: Proactively identify supply chain risks and mitigate them by establishing robust second-source alternativesReporting & KPIs: Maintain and optimize a global procurement reporting system, e.g. Spend Cube, track key performance indicators, and implement corrective measures when necessaryStakeholder Management: Coordinate requirements and align procurement content across various international locations and departmentsLeadership: Lead, mentor, and develop your team members, fostering both high performance and personal growthYour talents:University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Procurement / Supply Chain ManagementSeveral years of relevant experience in strategic global procurement with initial leadership experienceProven track record in high-level negotiations and the ability to operate confidently in an international environmentStrong command of KPIs and the ability to translate complex data into transparent, actionable reportingProactive mindset with a strong drive for continuous process improvementFluency in German and English (written and spoken) is requiredOur offer:Leadership of a highly qualified team, comprising direct reports and functional guidance to purchasing teams within the operating unitsChallenging projects and varied tasks in an international, professional, dynamic, and team-oriented environmentCompany-wide collaboration with flat hierarchies and short decision-making pathsDiverse development and promotion opportunities within the BizLink Group - nationally and internationallyAttractive remuneration consisting of a fixed and variable componentSelf-determined, flexible workingContact us:Marie HerzogBizLink Industry Germany GmbHGildestraße 1791154 Roth #J-18808-Ljbffr